Using iPad in Japan

I will be studying for a year in Japan. I want to buy and bring an iPad. Any advice on which one? If I want cellular service which carrier is likely to be most useful in terms of compatibility or do none work? Thank you

You may want to contact the program with which you'll be studying about information on getting cellular service of any kind while you're there. My understanding is that it can be a bit of a challenge for non-residents.
My other observation about traveling in Japan is that there are a lot fewer WiFi hotspots than there are in the U.S. I carry an Airport Express with me so that when I'm in a hotel that only has a wired connection, I can create my own hotspot.
Best of luck.

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Using an iPad in Japan

I would like to buy an iPad that I will use in Japan with a Japanese cell phone provider. Are there any compatibility problems to worry about? Is it better to buy an iPad in Japan? Any advice would be appreciated.

Pistolen08 wrote:
Hello-
I am looking a buying an iPad, but in October I'll be moving to Japan for a 1 year study abroad program. I know that US iPads aren't carrier locked (while Japanese ones are). If I go ahead and purchase one in the US, will I be able to have 3G connectivity in Japan? Softbank doesn't seem to offer much info on the subject, so I'm wondering if I will be able to use their data service without buying the iPad from them. I don't want a Japanese one because then it will be useless when I return to the states.
Thanks!
-Elliot
OK, this is how I understand it with Softbank. If you're just traveling there, on a tourist visa, you have no shot at getting a local data plan. If you're there on a green card (or whatever Japanese immigration call it) or a student Visa, AND you have a local address, you can get one. If you don't speak Japanese, bring someone along to translate for you.
So, depending on what you're doing there, you can get a local data plan.

I just got Ipad 2 16g with wifi but i am moving to japan in a month. Can i use the verizon version of ipad in Japan network?

I just got Ipad 2 16g with wifi but i am moving to japan in a month. Can i use the verizon version of ipad in Japan network?

elikness wrote:
That's an interesting question Chris let's look at the original text and parse it:
I just got Ipad 2 16g with wifi but i am moving to japan in a month. Can i use the verizon version of ipad in Japan network?
So the wifi iPad is what he's got and he's moving to japan in a month. Are we clear on that point? But when we get to the second sentence, "Can I use the verizon version of the ipad in Japan network? That's where I'm assuming he's not gotten the Verizon ipad YET. And that is how getting an AT&T iPad is going to solve his problem. Tx.
The Verizon iPad has wifi.
I'm assuming he has a Verizon iPad (why else ask about Verizon?) and the OP simply did not specify "I just got an iPad 2 16GB, Verizon version".

Used iPad, new owner, can't clear it & log in my ID.

I was given a used iPad. I need to reset it for my own Apple ID. I don't have their restriction code. How do I do this?
The answer I found so far in the archives pointed me to the General/Reset/Erase All content and Settings buttons, but a Passcode screen popped up and I had to stop after 2 failed guesses. Former owner, who is 90, had it set up by her daughter. Her daughter set it up with her own account ID, etc. I emailed her to ask for the Passcode, but if she doesn't know it, I don't know how to proceed. I signed into iCloud, but when I go to open that, it asks for my password only, with her iCloud ID already input and no way to input mine instead.
I was able to change the iCloud sign in to my own account, so I don't want to accidentally erase that.
I am writing this on my laptop. Please help, if only to link me to a better archived answer. Thank you.

If the original owner cannot remember the password and cannot erase the device for you, then it is now and always be useless. There is nothing that you can do now to make it yours if she can't remember the passcode to erase it.
This is what the original owner needs to do.
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Try closing the Mail app completely and see if it works properly when you re-open the app : from the home screen (i.e. not with the Mail app 'open' on-screen) double-click the home button to bring up the taskbar, then press and hold any of the apps on the taskbar for a couple of seconds or so until they start shaking, then press the '-' in the top left of the Mail app to close it, and touch any part of the screen above the taskbar so as to stop the shaking and close the taskbar.
If that doesn't work also do a reset : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

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I have been extensively using IPAD 2 . I recently decided to upgrade mine to IPAD3 . I bought one at the grove apple store and before that asked the salesman the difference in the IPAD 2 AND IPAD 3. He said the resolution of camera and picture was good and the memory was 32GB ( then one I bought) . Thinking it would give me a better speed and features and that all the existing facilities of IPAD 2 would be available since it was not mentioned by the sales man, i bought the same. Later I found when I opened it a couple of days later that there is no provision for sim card slot and only wifi CAN BE USED. wITH A RESULT where there is no WIFI connectivity as in most parts of the world it is useless. This aspect was not informed to me by the sales man . otherwise I would not have purchased the same. I think the person should have told about this. Now I am stuck with a near useless IPAD as I cannot carry two IPADs one for wifi USe and other with 3G facility. I feel I have been cheated

The mifi is an alternative to keep the one you have (Mifi is verizon's one, other cellular companies have their own versions)
There is a lot of free wifi out there and even apps that will give you a database you can access off line to find them.
Like was also said, you have 14 days, take it back. The 14 day return/exchange is standard at the apple store, other retailers have their own rules.

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You will need the previous owner's Apple ID and Password to:
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2. Erase device
3. Reactivate device

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How can i use ipad with appletv

Assuming both devices are on the same network and that AirPlay is not turned off on the Apple TV, then simply tap on the screen when you are watching content you wish to stream to your Apple TV, then tap the airplay icon that appears in the control bar, choose the Apple TV from the menu that appears.
When displaying the content you wish to mirror on the iPad 2 (or better), iPad Mini, iPhone 4S (or better), double tap the home button (quickly) and swipe the bottom row of apps to the right to reveal the playback controls, tap the AirPlay icon and select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.

I am using iPad 3 and I try to use 30-pin Digital AV adaptor for mirroring on my Samsung HD TV. Unfortunately it is not a full screen projection. Anyone can help?

I am using iPad 3 and I try to use 30-pin Digital AV adaptor for mirroring on my Samsung HD TV. Unfortunately it is not a full screen projection. Anyone can help?

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I 'm using ipad 2 and am using iwork pages. how can i set up iwork pages so that a page scroll left to right or right to left instead of just scrolling up?

I am using ipad 2 and am using iwork paged. how can i set up iwork pages so that a page will scroll left to right or right to left instead of just up?

Here you are in a forum dedicated to Pages for OSX.
Most of us don't use Pages for iOS.
Better ask in the iWork for iOS forum :
https://discussions.apple.com/community/app_store/iwork_for_ios
Yvan KOENIG (VALLAURIS, France) lundi 18 juillet 2011 22:38:20
iMac 21”5, i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 Gbytes, 1 Tbytes, mac OS X 10.6.8
Please : Search for questions similar to your own before submitting them to the community
To be the AW6 successor, iWork MUST integrate a TRUE DB, not a list organizer !

How can I combine multiple Pages documents into one using iPad?

Hello all,
I have created a magazine with my students using pages. The problem is that each article is a separate documents. Now I have to put them all together. How can I do that, using iPad? Is it even possible?
Thank you

copy paste is the only way to do it on a pad - document by document.

I purchased a used IPad in the USA to send to our charity in Ghana. It was posted from Nevada and was never delivered. I have purchased another Ipad and want to use the Apps I purchased on the missing Ipad? What can I do?

To Clarify above. I purchased a 1st generation Ipad to send to our charity in Ghana. I posted it off from Nevada US Postal service and it never arrived inl Takaradi Ghana. My belief is that as the customs declaration said "Ipad" it was too good an oppertunity for a postal worker between the US and Ghana to get a free Ipad.
After waiting a few months to confirm the loss, I purchased another Ipad at Schipol airport Netherlands as I was travelling back to Ghana this week. The cost was considerably more than the used Ipad and I am now out far more than I budgeted for.
My question is: How can I download the paid apps I had on the stolen Ipad on to the one I have just purchased. I have all the details concerning the stolen Ipad but no the seriel number. Any help appreciated.
Hughdal

Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen
http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
 Cheers, Tom

How can I import all my gmail contacts into iPad? I use iPad mini and the solutions available on the web are not compatible.

How can I import all my gmail contacts into iPad? I use iPad mini and the solutions available on the web are not compatible.

Hello and thanks for the answer.
I meant by "not compatible" that all the solutions that I found on the web did not work, especially the "Microsoft exchange" one.
Fortunately I found on the comments of the first website you mentioned the right answer for me, which I copy below:
Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Other > Add CardDav Account.
Enter the following information in the fields:
Server: google.com
User Name: Enter your full Google email address
Password: Your Google account password
Select Next at the top of the screen to complete the setup.
After you have completed the setup, open the Contacts app on your device. Syncing should begin automatically.
Additional Information
Note: Make sure that SSL is enabled (under Advanced settings), and that the port is 443.
If you are using application based special password go to https://accounts.google.com/Se... and instead of your password put that special code and u r done.

HT1947 Why can't I see all songs for an artist when using iPad remote for home sharing music through apple tv.

Why can't I see all my songs for an artist when I search by artist using iPad remote? I'm listening to music via home sharing through apple tv using iPad 2 as my remote. All my songs seem to be listed fine under "songs", but when I select "artist" many of the songs I have for that artist are not there, any idea why that is or how I can fix this.....I suspect it's because many songs may not be associated with an album and it seems only songs in albums are displayed when I search by artist.

Thanks Ferretbite, but that's not the issue in my case, the songs are not part of a compilation. I just checked several of them and the "Part of a compilation" box is unchecked.....it seems as if the song does not have an album associated with it, it will not display under the artist when I search by artist on the iPad remote which REALLY stinks.
Hope someone else might have a solution.

Using iPad in the Enterprise; close but challenges......

Getting closer to being able to use iPad in the Enterprise. Two challenges so far; sorting functions in Numbers Application not existent? Work around? and the second issue, tracking changes in a word document or Pages document when using Pages on iPad?
Can't analyze data without sorting feature. Can't review legal or contracts without seeing who changed what? Any workarounds besides use my Mac Air?
Thanks

Getting closer to being able to use iPad in the Enterprise. Two challenges so far; sorting functions in Numbers Application not existent? Work around? and the second issue, tracking changes in a word document or Pages document when using Pages on iPad?
Can't analyze data without sorting feature. Can't review legal or contracts without seeing who changed what? Any workarounds besides use my Mac Air?
Thanks

Using iPad in Japan

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