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Iphone 12 purchased in dubai, back to india, Indian Sim not working

Hi Team,

Back in Dubai, bought iPhone 12(international version)- No sim restrictions, but when came to India, Indian sim- Vodafone, is not working, showing No sim. Kindly suggest

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 13, 2022 8:10 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2022 8:45 AM

There is no such thing as an “international version” of the iPhone.


What you bought was a gray market phone originally sold in a different country and illegally imported and resold in Dubai.


The device is locked to the carrier it was originally purchased from. Only they can unlock it. The odds that they will agree to do so for you are slim.


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Jun 13, 2022 8:45 AM in response to siddhartha160

There is no such thing as an “international version” of the iPhone.


What you bought was a gray market phone originally sold in a different country and illegally imported and resold in Dubai.


The device is locked to the carrier it was originally purchased from. Only they can unlock it. The odds that they will agree to do so for you are slim.


Iphone 12 purchased in dubai, back to india, Indian Sim not working

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