The only way to get unlocked iPhones is to buy full price at official Apple Online/Retail Store. All unlocked iPhones can now be used anywhere in the world, regardless of supported bands. 

Also, to people who are buying from China or Hong Kong: Be warned that the model number for sale in Malaysia (A1778/A1784) is different from the iPhones sold there. Same goes for Japan or US iPhones too (unless you go with AT&T or T-Mobile).

However, in most cases you can't submit them for warranty claim at Malaysian AASPs. You definitely won't get support for those other models here in Malaysia, since AASPs are only allowed to order replacement devices with model numbers sold locally. For those models, you will have to go Singapore cuz only Apple Asia HQ can override that policy.

Now you must consider pros and cons, here's a handy chart (with explanation below):

Model	Sold in	AASP support	Network support	FeliCa support
A1660/A1661	HK/US/ZH	No	CDMA^, GSM*	No
A1778/A1784	MY/SG/WW	Yes	GSM	No
A1779/A1785	JP	No	GSM, CDMA	Yes

^ A1660/A1661 (CDMA) [Sold in US]:  Not supported locally, but has more network bands. Can be used on CDMA carriers like Verizon or Sprint. Can't support FeliCa.

* A1660/A1661 (GSM) [Sold in HK/ZH]:  Not supported locally, but has more network bands. Can't be used on CDMA carriers like Sprint in US or SoftBank in Japan. Can't support FeliCa.

A1778/1784 [Sold in AU/MY/SG/worldwide]:  Supported by local AASPs, but has less network bands. Can't be used on CDMA carriers like Verizon in US or SoftBank in Japan. Can't support FeliCa.

A1779/1785 [Sold only in JP]:  Not supported locally, can be used with CDMA carriers like SoftBank in Japan, can't turn off camera shutter sound, but supports FeliCa (which is Japan's version Touch N Go. It's literally everywhere there) so you can use e-money cards like Suica with Apple Pay.

i got some advice for whoever planning to buy iphone or ipad from oversea.
since every country might get different model/product code.
there is something you guys need to know.

apple make the product to comply the law or rules and regulation for every single country.
some are hardware and some are software even packaging are different, not every iphone/ipad are the same

example:-
japan - iphone and ipad which selling in japan are unable to mute the photo capture sound ("ka-cha" sound) no matter you mute your phone or not and no single setting to mute that sound too. not just only iphone actually most of the camera and phone selling in japan have to comply this policy.

Kingdom of saudi arabia - remember few years ago, i got a customer which purchasing her ipad from Dubai. but she found out the facetime feature are not install on her ipad. and facetime is not able to download from app store since it was part of the ios.

we tried to restore her ipad to latest os we had that time, but the ios detect her ipad is ksa model so the facetime still not able to show in her ipad.

you can search on google for "missing facetime app"

hope this can help.

Got mine

online store? or physical store?

MY Apple Online store 

Hi,

I use unifi 30 mbps but my iPhone 7 Plus download or update app so slow. Did anybody experience this? Know how to fix this?

Connect any VPN to fix that.

Hi,

I use unifi 30 mbps but my iPhone 7 Plus download or update app so slow. Did anybody experience this? Know how to fix this?

I suggest to put up a FAQ on downloading/updating apps on AppStore being slow on Streamyx and Unifi.

Best solution is to install Opera VPN which is free (or any other vpn software). Do it via your mobile data plan if possible. Subsequently connect to wifi with VPN should solve the slowness now and then.

any good apps to monitor data usage?

Hi,

I use unifi 30 mbps but my iPhone 7 Plus download or update app so slow. Did anybody experience this? Know how to fix this?

Got mine

Erm, how to make gmail contact into icloud?
I already got contact by gmail, but my icloud contact is empty.

Erm, how to make gmail contact into icloud?
I already got contact by gmail, but my icloud contact is empty.

Apps update now is very fast trough unifi. File sizes 1Gb can finish in 3 minutes only.

im experiencing the same. even not the portrait mode also same. hurm.. wish that it have pro mode so that we can adjust the shutter speed and aperture.

On unifi 50?

Guys, did your iPhone 7+ camera perform well in indoor lighting?

it seems like apple boasting their low light camera ability and claim that it is powerful enough to capture indoor images. 
but what i found is that, a lot of visible noise in the picture especially on portraiture mode (depth effect)    

Nonetheless, outdoor picture is really awesome with portraiture mode   

jet black users how do you protect the device from being scratched up ?

am using this one https://appsto.re/my/IckwI.i
serve me well.

jet black users how do you protect the device from being scratched up ?

Finding it difficult to search through past posts.

I have a 7 for one month, and already into my third screen protector, had both normal and full screen types.

Is there any full screen protector that can provide full cover at the edges without lifting slightly off the screen? I think the screen is slight curved at the two side edges.

I think it also depends on the type of cover you use. Some wont lift the edges of the full tempered glass but most will. The one I'm currently using doesn't so far (see previous post above).

jet black users how do you protect the device from being scratched up ?

i. Using Capdase tempered glass for the front
ii. Using the original retail plastic film for the back at the moment
iii. Using super bulky Thule Atmos X3 case

Have had the phone for close to two months now, dropped it once, so far no visible scratches or dents

Wow... must avoid attw's used iPhone in the future.

Seems like a lot people buying BeatsX..

I am a user of Beyerdynamic Byron BTA wireless so far so good for me at the moment.. Anyone using as well?

Connect any VPN to fix that.

Got mine

Guys, any good transparent case to recommend ??

Seems like a lot people buying BeatsX..

I am a user of Beyerdynamic Byron BTA wireless so far so good for me at the moment.. Anyone using as well?

I'm using Byron BT

Guys, any good transparent case to recommend ??

hows the sound quality for the bryon bt and bta? considering between these , airpod, beats x or the bose soundsport wireless
depends on what color is your device.

if jet black, super hard as most of the clear cases will have watermark, unless you get those with dotted design at the back, which is
1. ringke air
2. spigen liquid crystal
(both similar, but ringke is slightly cheaper if i'm not wrong)
3. switcheasy iglass case, the only case which compatible with jet black and will not cause watermarking. can ask for nanamizuki for some pics as he owns it with the jet black
black -
same as above cases are recommended, if you want something stronger, go for
1. otterbox symmetry clear series, they have clear clear and clear black
2. ringke fusion
3. spigen ultra hybrid 2, not sure if malaysia has it yet
4. switcheasy iglass case
5. vrs design crystal mixx
6. vrs design crysal bumper

Speck Presidio Clear. They claim it won't turn yellow and has drop protection too. Don't know can find this case in Malaysia or not.

hows the sound quality for the bryon bt and bta? considering between these , airpod, beats x or the bose soundsport wireless
depends on what color is your device.

if jet black, super hard as most of the clear cases will have watermark, unless you get those with dotted design at the back, which is
1. ringke air
2. spigen liquid crystal
(both similar, but ringke is slightly cheaper if i'm not wrong)
3. switcheasy iglass case, the only case which compatible with jet black and will not cause watermarking. can ask for nanamizuki for some pics as he owns it with the jet black
black -
same as above cases are recommended, if you want something stronger, go for
1. otterbox symmetry clear series, they have clear clear and clear black
2. ringke fusion
3. spigen ultra hybrid 2, not sure if malaysia has it yet
4. switcheasy iglass case
5. vrs design crystal mixx
6. vrs design crysal bumper

Lol why summon me.
Here are the pictures of switcheasy iglass for 7+ on JB. Applied mobile outfitters clear coat and the result as below.

Can see the reflection is still strong on the JB haha (no watermark). Best thing is this case weights only 32g, considering light as it is a combination of aluminium+tempered glass combination case.
Got mine from iGadgets @Sunway Pyramid for RM229.

Guys,
Is there any video player recommend?
I want to watch movie/drama at phone..

Took out the  iPhone 7plus as my daily driver today after about a  2 months unused period. Will assess how much the latest firmware had improved.
I had never been ever impressed by it as I find the OS is way too restrictive. The only significant advantage I see it has over most Androids is it's excellent battery life . For me usage up to 11+ hours is common without any gaming.

hows the sound quality for the bryon bt and bta? considering between these , airpod, beats x or the bose soundsport wireless
depends on what color is your device.

if jet black, super hard as most of the clear cases will have watermark, unless you get those with dotted design at the back, which is
1. ringke air
2. spigen liquid crystal
(both similar, but ringke is slightly cheaper if i'm not wrong)
3. switcheasy iglass case, the only case which compatible with jet black and will not cause watermarking. can ask for nanamizuki for some pics as he owns it with the jet black
black -
same as above cases are recommended, if you want something stronger, go for
1. otterbox symmetry clear series, they have clear clear and clear black
2. ringke fusion
3. spigen ultra hybrid 2, not sure if malaysia has it yet
4. switcheasy iglass case
5. vrs design crystal mixx
6. vrs design crysal bumper

Thanks for your advise. I never though can be such huge differences in speed on Streamyx after install and use Opera VPN. OMG!

But if Tm is having normal connection speeds with Apple servers, then better to disconnect VPN and download directly.

Just applied playproof case and full edge tempered glass from rhinoshield.

Using VLC here as well. Plays pretty much any format so far.

Just applied playproof case and full edge tempered glass from rhinoshield.

Speck Presidio Clear. They claim it won't turn yellow and has drop protection too. Don't know can find this case in Malaysia or not.

Finding it difficult to search through past posts.

I have a 7 for one month, and already into my third screen protector, had both normal and full screen types.

Is there any full screen protector that can provide full cover at the edges without lifting slightly off the screen? I think the screen is slight curved at the two side edges.

Guys,
Is there any video player recommend?
I want to watch movie/drama at phone..

Just applied playproof case and full edge tempered glass from rhinoshield.

My 2nd review of iPhone 7 Plus after 3 months 20 days of usage.



What I like

• Design & Build - Very solid and elegance.
  
• Screen & Quality - Even though it is not SAMOLED but it is a very high quality great color reproduction LCD. The screen is very very very nice! The nicest I ever own for LCD which I said it is as good as Samsung SAMOLED display.
  
• App Store - Every time when I think of something I want for, I sure can get it by searching on it. Nearly all the apps is very well build and the interface is solid and nice looking. Also the App Store is changing quality apps display every week with one free apps of the week. This never happen in Android and Android keep showing same or no quality apps in main page which make people feel like Playstore is less apps but actually it is not, just Google dunno how to promote apps like what Apple did.
  
• Apps & Games - Some same apps in iOS is better build than in Android. As for gaming experience, iOS is far ahead, much smoother and certain apps is much nicer look.
  
• Music - I really love Apple Music, no regret sign up and will continue the subscription. For Android user in Malaysia can just subscribe to Spotify which have same service and same price. In this part I find both is same win.
  
• Camera - The camera is very awesome output with very fast focus.
  
• Apps Interface - iOS interface is well done and you can't find any glitch on it, it is very well build, every part is well design, all icons & interface had a standard control in high quality, not like Android certain apps icon is very bad build and seems no control on it.
  
• Gesture - Seems not much people talk on the gesture function in iOS, it is actually very well done where make you easier to go back or forward by swiping in nearly all apps. Swipe down to minimize the video or photo view in the apps. Also the double tab to go top is very useful. I give big thumbs on this small design gesture.
  

What I Dislike

• Fingerprint - The worst fingerprint I ever use! Slightly dirt or wet will make it totally not functioning. Even though it recognition is very fast but this cannot handle when dirt or wet make it the worst fingerprint in mobile on earth!
  
• Photos - The worst photo album I ever use, please don't improving those tag, not much people actually use it. The basic create album folder also don't have, all create folder is just simply a shortcut, very annoying everything still appear at Camera Roll.
  
• Music - I like it but also dislike it, the stability on this apps is bad, it keep FC when you browse a lot of Apple Music to find new song. (still happen like this even on latest iOS).
  
• Stability - Certain apps can make the phone not ring when people calling, sometimes the sound became distortion when notification coming in during you listen to Music, certain apps sometimes the update unstop and keep update, the only way to stop it is remove the apps and re-install back, certain apps just FC after install or during the halfway usage and etc. Even though it is not much happening but it is there. I actually found Android is much more stable and less issue now, at least in my last few Android phones I don't find single issue or FC at all.
  
• App Store- I love it but also hate it, why Apple restricted apps to be download if more than 300 MB by using Mobile Data (it mentioned 100 MB but actually is around 300 MB). This is very very stupid, I know the good point of restricted it but at least it shall let user enable it.
  
• Apps Interface - Apple is well control on fragmentation and quality control but why they is still have apps not optimize for high resolution. Those apps shall be removed and forced developer update it.
  
• Camera - the second camera boots up too much ISO and make the photo output very bad most the time. Also why still no wide mode. I know can use third party apps but I prefer original stock have it.
  

What I find it useless

• Force Touch - This just make finger paint and use more energy, I don't see any different than using press and hold to activate the same function. This hardware is extremely unnecessary.
  
• Widget Page - This page I put there for fun and never use it, it is like kindergarten job when compare with Android widget which not only can make your home screen unique and nice but also functional to be home page.
  

What Stock App I don't use

• Safari - The page scrolling is too slow. I prefer Chrome as it scroll fast not page by page.
  
• Stock Keyboard - I no longer use type since 5 or 6 years ago. Is time implement swipe. Lucky got Gboard else I will be stuck in typing.
  

What I wish in future iOS update & next iPhone

• Swipe function - This shall be an option in stock keyboard.
  
• Themes - Is time to implement, at least let user theme the icon.
  
• Edge to Edge - Is time use edge to edge display, reduce the top and bottom bezel.
  
• No home button - I really hope the rumors is true, remove the home button and implement the Touch Bar.
  
• Design - Is time to give iPhone a new look
  

What will be my next future mobile phone - Definitely the next iPhone. 

Normally I don't read long post, but I do read it all nicely till end. Should've put some TLDR note in the end of your review.
Some restriction you've mentioned, actually the reason why Android user love IOS in the end.

My 2nd review of iPhone 7 Plus after 3 months 20 days of usage.

[/list]What I Dislike[list]
[*]Fingerprint - The worst fingerprint I ever use! Slightly dirt or wet will make it totally not functioning. Even though it recognition is very fast but this cannot handle when dirt or wet make it the worst fingerprint in mobile on earth!

All my current install apps & games in my iPhone 7 Plus. I think the most apps and games I ever install for mobile phone till date.

I disagree with you on the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is working perfectly.
If your thumb has dirt on it, the scanner tries to match it with the image you supplied during setup, it doesn't match, so it is rejecting the access. In this instance you are blaming the iPhone thumb scanner is not working.
I say the security is very good.
Same for wet fingers.  You know that water can change the view of an object, causing the image to be distorted. This image will be slightly different from the original the iPhone has and thus, it will not allow access.
The thumb scanner is setup as a security access to the iPhone.

I disagree with you on the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is working perfectly.
If your thumb has dirt on it, the scanner tries to match it with the image you supplied during setup, it doesn't match, so it is rejecting the access. In this instance you are blaming the iPhone thumb scanner is not working.
I say the security is very good.
Same for wet fingers.  You know that water can change the view of an object, causing the image to be distorted. This image will be slightly different from the original the iPhone has and thus, it will not allow access.
The thumb scanner is setup as a security access to the iPhone.

I agree with your comments completely. If I can add, it actually requires some practice and getting used to before perfecting the art of doing it right. Making a sweeping statement to condem something is someone's way of venting their frustration when things do not turn out right is an age old malaise.

My 2nd review of iPhone 7 Plus after 3 months 20 days of usage.



What I like

• Design & Build - Very solid and elegance.
  
• Screen & Quality - Even though it is not SAMOLED but it is a very high quality great color reproduction LCD. The screen is very very very nice! The nicest I ever own for LCD which I said it is as good as Samsung SAMOLED display.
  
• App Store - Every time when I think of something I want for, I sure can get it by searching on it. Nearly all the apps is very well build and the interface is solid and nice looking. Also the App Store is changing quality apps display every week with one free apps of the week. This never happen in Android and Android keep showing same or no quality apps in main page which make people feel like Playstore is less apps but actually it is not, just Google dunno how to promote apps like what Apple did.
  
• Apps & Games - Some same apps in iOS is better build than in Android. As for gaming experience, iOS is far ahead, much smoother and certain apps is much nicer look.
  
• Music - I really love Apple Music, no regret sign up and will continue the subscription. For Android user can just subscribe to Spotify which have same service and same price. In this part I find both is same win.
  
• Camera - The camera is very awesome output with very fast focus.
  
• Apps Interface - iOS interface is well done and you can't find any glitch on it, it is very well build, every part is well design, all icons & interface had a standard control in high quality, not like Android certain apps icon is very bad build and seems no control on it.
  
• Gesture - Seems not much people talk on the gesture function in iOS, it is actually very well done where make you easier to go back or forward by swiping in nearly all apps. Swipe down to minimize the video or photo view in the apps. Also the double tab to go top is very useful. I give big thumbs on this small design gesture.
  

What I Dislike

• Fingerprint - The worst fingerprint I ever use! Slightly dirt or wet will make it totally not functioning. Even though it recognition is very fast but this cannot handle when dirt or wet make it the worst fingerprint in mobile on earth!
  
• Photos - The worst photo album I ever use, please don't improving those tag, not much people actually use it. The basic create album folder also don't have, all create folder is just simply a shortcut, very annoying everything still appear at Camera Roll.
  
• Music - I like it but also dislike it, the stability on this apps is bad, it keep FC when you browse a lot of Apple Music to find new song. (still happen like this even on latest iOS).
  
• Stability - Certain apps can make the phone not ring when people calling, sometimes the sound became distortion when notification coming in during you listen to Music, certain apps sometimes the update unstop and keep update, the only way to stop it is remove the apps and re-install back, certain apps just FC after install or during the halfway usage and etc. Even though it is not much happening but it is there. I actually found Android is much more stable and less issue now, at least in my last few Android phones I don't find single issue or FC at all.
  
• App Store - I love it but also hate it, why Apple restricted apps to be download if more than 300 MB by using Mobile Data (it mentioned 100 MB but actually is around 300 MB). This is very very stupid, I know the good point of restricted it but at least it shall let user enable it.
  
• Apps Interface - Apple is well control on fragmentation and quality control but why they is still have apps not optimize for high resolution. Those apps shall be removed and forced developer update it.
  
• Camera - the second camera boots up too much ISO and make the photo output very bad most the time. Also why still no wide mode. I know can use third party apps but I prefer original stock have it.
  

What I find it not that useful

• Force Touch (the hardware) - This just make finger paint and use more energy, I don't see any different than using press and hold to activate the same function. This hardware is extremely unnecessary. (the function itself is great but the way to activate it is not).
  
• Widget Page - This page I put there for fun and never use it, it is like kindergarten job when compare with Android widget which not only can make your home screen unique and nice but also functional to be home page.
  

What Stock App I don't use

• Safari - The page scrolling is too slow. I prefer Chrome as it scroll fast not page by page.
  
• Stock Keyboard - I no longer use type since 5 or 6 years ago. Is time implement swipe. Lucky got Gboard else I will be stuck in typing.
  

What I wish in future iOS update & next iPhone

• Swipe function - This shall be an option in stock keyboard.
  
• [B]Themes[/b] - Is time to implement, at least let user theme the icon.
  
• Edge to Edge - Is time use edge to edge display, reduce the top and bottom bezel.
  
• [b]No home button[/b] - I really hope the rumors is true, remove the home button and implement the Touch Bar.
  
• Design - Is time to give iPhone a new look
  

What will be my next future mobile phone - Definitely the next iPhone. 

Lifting off the screen slightly as in the sides not stocking properly? All 3 screen protectors also having provlems at the sides?

I disagree with you on the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is working perfectly.
If your thumb has dirt on it, the scanner tries to match it with the image you supplied during setup, it doesn't match, so it is rejecting the access. In this instance you are blaming the iPhone thumb scanner is not working.
I say the security is very good.
Same for wet fingers.  You know that water can change the view of an object, causing the image to be distorted. This image will be slightly different from the original the iPhone has and thus, it will not allow access.
The thumb scanner is setup as a security access to the iPhone.

I agree with your comments completely. If I can add, it actually requires some practice and getting used to before perfecting the art of doing it right. Making a sweeping statement to condem something is someone's way of venting their frustration when things do not turn out right is an age old malaise.

I also agree with u. In fact I raise concern on those fingerprint scanner that can still work if hand wet. How secure really is their security system? Even distorted print image also allow to pass.

i dont use wet/dirt hand to unlock, i truly understand how a fingerprint sensor should be use on
but from most feedbacks, some claimed other android phone can unlock with wet/dirt finger thats the reason why they fxxx Touch ID lol

Thanks for the sharing and the writing. I always like to read such long and detail sharing. Your sharing is a good reference for Android users who are considering the switch. I fully agree with you that they should remove the home button and add themes especially free themes like those on Huawei phones. The notification could use some modification, personally I prefer Android notification.  Since I am not in a rush, I am taking my friends' advice on waiting for this year Iphone. However rumors say that the price could be at least USD 1000 and that is really a premium price to pay.

And you're gonna use all that? I only keep the most used app on my phone, others will redownload when needed.

i dont use wet/dirt hand to unlock, i truly understand how a fingerprint sensor should be use on
but from most feedbacks, some claimed other android phone can unlock with wet/dirt finger thats the reason why they fxxx Touch ID lol