Are Japanese iPhones original?

All replies. All iPhones are assembled in China, however certain models destined for sale in certain countries or regions may have limitations to comply with local laws. If it has a "J" before the "/" It was intended for sale in Japan and the camera shutter sound cannot be turned off.
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Are Japanese iPhones different?

They are the same exact model with only one key hardware difference. The only iPhone that is manufactured differently are the ones for mainland China. The Japanese iPhones have support for Sony's FeliCa, which is the only hardware difference from the global model.
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Is Apple original Japan?

Originally Answered: Is the Japan iPhone original or authenticated? The Japan iPhone is made and sold by Apple, as are other iPhones around the world.
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Why is Japanese version iPhone cheap?

iPhones are cheaper in Japan because of country specific tax & custom policy and currency exchange rate. Some of the countries to buy cheaper versions of iphone include, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and USA.
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How can I tell if my iPhone is Japanese?

To learn where your iPhone was manufactured, go to Settings > General > About. Look at the Model Number. You should see two letters before the slash (/), which signify what country your device is from.
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Do Not Buy iPhones From Japan



Is it safe to buy iPhone from Japan?

It is ALWAYS best advised to buy your phone in the country you live and will use it. No. Japanese iPhones are carrier locked. You'd have to ask if you can buy an unlocked phone from the store in Japan.
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What is difference between US and Japan iPhone?

Cellular differences

The iPhone has two major bands, GSM and CDMA. The Japanese variants can be swapped in the US and elsewhere. But, due to mobile radio band differences, if you need a significant phone repair, Apple doesn't swap Chinese variants for a new one except in China.
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Is there any problem with Japan iPhone?

With the current iteration of iOS 10, Japanese users can tinker with the phone's accessibility functions to add a mute toggle to the screen that silences the shutter noise. But this is likely a bug that Apple will squash in a later update, which means my new iPhone order will remain canceled for now.
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Can I use a Japanese iPhone in the US?

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As long as the device is unlocked for use on other carriers, it should work with American providers.
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Which country iPhone is best quality?

iPhone manufacturers from China, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia have been manufacturing these devices for a long time and have achieved a level of expertise unmatched by most other companies. However, among these countries, China has been manufacturing good-quality iPhones.
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Why do Japanese people like iPhones?

Korea companies are often in direct competition with Japanese technology companies. Japanese people have a sense of economic rivalry more than they do with United States brands like Apple. Thus, iPhones are the trendiest smartphone.
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Can we use Japan Version iPhone in India?

A: No Sir. You will not have any issue as there are so many people in India using Japanese sp…
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Is it cheaper to buy Apple products in Japan?

The Cheapest Country To Buy iPhones

The cheapest country to buy an iPhone is Japan, followed by Australia, South Korea, and then the United States.
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How do I get a Japanese iPhone?

Go to appleid.apple.com/account. Fill out the form. *Email must be different from your main Apple ID (if you already have one) or your main email address (in case you plan to have a main Apple ID). Choose "Japan" from the list of countries.
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How do I know if my iPhone is original without opening the box?

Now visit Apple's website https://checkcoverage.apple.com/in/en . Click on the option 'IMEI number' here and type in the number printed on the phone box. If you don't find any details there, then the phone is fake.
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Why can't Japanese mute iPhones?

Again, by default, you cannot turn off the camera sound of the Japanese variant of an iPhone. This is because of the law that prevents people from taking other people's photos without getting their permission.
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Are China iPhones original?

Most fake iPhones are always manufactured in China, and if you can try to check the message font, these replica iPhones display a Chinese character so that you can configure and enable the English settings.
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Why is Japan phone shutter sound?

And, unfortunately, it's also the birthplace of creeps taking photos with their phones that they shouldn't be taking, like up a woman's skirt. As a result, mobile phone carriers in Japan worked with mobile phone manufacturers to make the annoying shutter sound standard (and irremovable) on all phones.
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Which iPhone version is the best?

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  8. iPhone 11.
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What is the difference between US version and international version iPhone?

There is no such thing as an "international" version of the iPhone. iPhones vary slightly from region to region, with the primary difference being the LTE bands supported. iPhones sold in one region may not support LTE networks in another region.
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Is Japan iPhone NTC approved?

You can't. Japanese providers don't unlock phones.
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