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.

Wah this thread still going along...

any ideas on reducing Waze actively using gps in background? I know the only way is turn off location service in settings but that would be troublesome 

Not sure if Waze has this feature but Google Maps does. If you go into Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Waze, you can change how active you want Waze to use the GPS in the background.

For example, in Google Maps, you can choose to have the GPS being "Always" active or only "While Using" the app.

Congrats !

Hello there, sorry to disturb yeah
Want to ask that are you using full version or casing version of the clear coat on your back on your ipong??

Hehe thanks

Back cleat coat including side covered. Which not including screen. The back come with side cover too. So rubber like rugger armor or clear cases will be fit. Hardcase like specks, playproof need to avoid as it will tear up at the corner when u require to push into the hardcase.

And yeah, those that use clear coat or similar, wont use bulk or thick case. Mostly will use thin, slim cases such as clear case

Ahh I see thank you so much for the info hehe
will go tmr then ^^ tough armour should fit right? Saw online review it's like a 2 piece case(Tpu inside hard plastic outside)

Pls give it a try first. I tried otterbox commuter still can fit but too tied. So, its out of list now

Yep tbh I am quite scared than it will be super tight!! Haha or worst to worst ill just go with rugged armour hehe 😄😄

Thank you ah!

any ideas on reducing Waze actively using gps in background? I know the only way is turn off location service in settings but that would be troublesome 

Yay V7! This should get us over the line till the next iPhone launch!

Yeah man.. I expect a pic of you camping and queing at Orchard Apple Store this round. 

No la, I won't be there in September but I spend my Christmases in Singapore yearly so if I haven't got my new toy by then...

Incidentally. I assume if we buy a product from Apple Store Singapore then our local distributors here will honor the warranty right?

Am considering between ip7 and P10... And I'm android user from day one I use smartphone.

Any word of wisdom from iPhone user? 😁

Yes sir. Only units from Apple Store.

Am considering between ip7 and P10... And I'm android user from day one I use smartphone.

Any word of wisdom from iPhone user? 😁

Am considering between ip7 and P10... And I'm android user from day one I use smartphone.

Any word of wisdom from iPhone user? 😁

Great. I'll definitely buy something from there in December. Maybe a case, ha ha...

To be honest most Android users jumping to iPhone for the first time will either love it or hate it. What's important to you? Customization or Optimization? Rules or no rules? How important is it for you to be able to quickly transfer files/photos/music? Is gaming a factor for consideration?

Also, there's quite a gap between the price for a P10 vs iPhone 7 so it's hard to recommend the 7 to a new user unless you are bored with Android and feel adventurous for a change. I would say if you really choose to go for an iPhone, then don't buy new since the refresh cycle is a couple of months away. Maybe get a used one, that way if you don't like it and have to let it go you won't lose too much.

I only just hopped onto the Apple bandwagon in late March this year. And already I own the 7+, Watch, iMac and soon, the iPad Pro.

And I was an Apple hater previously. Only used Android and Symbian products. I hated those smug Apple users and could never understood why they would splash so much money on a phone when an Android device could do the same things and probably, more.

But insofar as Android was concerned, I've always hated its lagginess. Yes, brand new was not a problem. Fast and smooth. But inevitably, lag crept in for no darn reason even when it was not even a year old.

And one day in late March this year, I got so fed up of Android, I just went to Digi online and bought an iPhone. Have not regretted it since. 

So, in your case, just go get an iPhone. Forget the P10.

i am digi user...just pay 1470 for the device for 24mths contract...138 per month. good deal?

i am digi user...just pay 1470 for the device for 24mths contract...138 per month. good deal?

i am digi user...just pay 1470 for the device for 24mths contract...138 per month. good deal?

i'm not gamers, seldom watch movies using smartphone...just passionate about photography. so, my focus only on camera. that is why i am comparing P10 with....ip7?

any good deal for iphone 7+? my ip6+ having prob.. seems like its really bad timing to change as new iphone coming out soon.

Full charged at 9pm last night, and still got juice left. For me consider good battery. Mid user. Still can manage for one day and charge next morning at 6am

If you turn on battery saver, would probably be able to go longer? But not bad actually for full day.

From my observation, this battery capacity much better. Last time on SE, requires me to charge twice for a day. And yeah, now on battery saver mode. 17% left

Guys . Is it worth buying a 7+ 128GB for 3.3k ? What are the things to check on phone.
So excited I'm already looking at clear coats lol.

i'm not gamers, seldom watch movies using smartphone...just passionate about photography. so, my focus only on camera. that is why i am comparing P10 with....ip7?

go get the p10 bro, camera performance not much diff.. save some money.. 

also p10 match with your lowyat id, potenza 10.. haha

go get the p10 bro, camera performance not much diff.. save some money.. 

also p10 match with your lowyat id, potenza 10.. haha

What model are u using? Apple announced there'll be no more updates for ip 5s and below.

Does your phone have enough storage for the updates? You usually need around 800 MB of storage for the updates to be installed. If storage is not the problem then maybe you can try updating your phone through the Software Update in Setting or if all else fails, you may have to restore your iPhone.

What model are u using? Apple announced there'll be no more updates for ip 5s and below.

hi bro, normal iphone 7 bro

Before going my further, what's the software version currently in your phone and the latest version you are alluding to is which one?

currently i'm on 10.3.1

Is this news confirmed ?

And you are trying to get it updated to 10.3.2 but cannot?

yup, there's no notification about new update.

10.3.2 came out sometime ago. You should have it.

Few things you can do to troubleshoot.

Firstly, reboot your phone to see if you get the prompt. If not, restore your phone via iTunes. Of course back up your data first. If that cannot help, restore your phone again, this time to new device. Of course, this is cumbersome. And if you still don't get the latest version, a trip to the service centre is imminent.

Or, just leave it as iOS 11 is coming.

noted bro.

thanks for your help bro.

btw when ios 11 will reach our phne? sept?

thanks

You know what? It will do you a world of good if you are really interested in your devices to google, scour YouTube and read up on the threads here. That will arm you with the knowledge you need. Next time, instead of asking to be spoon fed, you can impart whatever you have gathered to others asking. Cheers.

Anyone here using iOS 11 beta?

I tried beta 1 that day, regret Kao Kao

any specific reason for the regret? mind sharing pls?

A lot of bug
1. Battery drain non stop
2. Put to charge but battery goes up very slowly, like only 20 percent after 2 hours
3. Whatsapp have issues - it will turn off itself and no notification - when click on add attachment the bubble have problem
4. Instagram whenever u enter the volume icon will pop out
5. Safari is laggy sometimes
6. Facebook very slow
Main thing is battery drainage, deswai couldn't take it
But one thing is awesome for sure, the file system!

And it's called beta for a reason. I had some app installed and monitor the CPU usage. Sometimes the CPU can go up to 100% and stayed there. There are some threads not being release and using the resources. A simple reboot should do it. Thats what causing the battery drain and lags.

If you want to try beta, wait for Public beta 4 or 5. By then, most of the bugs should be ironed out already.

Will sand or sea water still trap in iPhone 7? Just curios cause accidentally dropped into sea water st the beach. Now working normal but can't help worrying abt that.

Guys, 10.3.3 is out.

Still remember when the update released, i really wanted to update in the same day and server down bla bla bla as too many people wanted to update at the same time, i got stres somemore. Haha. But now, no more hype. I will update when i really want it

to those who are using 32gb, what do you think? will it long lasting? or you're already thinking to get bigger size? got great deal on 256gb ip7.

i was using ip5 16gb before upgrading to ip7+ 256gb...

trust me 16 - 32gb ain't enough for 4K videos

Thanks, now you're using 256gb? May I know how much did you get your 256gb Iphone 7+?

to those who are using 32gb, what do you think? will it long lasting? or you're already thinking to get bigger size? got great deal on 256gb ip7.

hi ..i have a question and i think is asked alot of time ..need some quick answer tho.. can we claim warranty in malaysia if the iphone 7 is from SG ?

AFAIK sg set for all apple product can be claimed in M'sia except iphones.

This is from what I have read in the past. Best bet is to call apple and ask.