“Many foreigners want to use their own smartphone in Japan as is!” Rakuten Mobile supports many iPhone and Android devices, but there are key points to check before use: “operation confirmation” and “SIM unlock.”

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✅ For iPhones

1. iPhones can generally be used with Rakuten Mobile quite smoothly.
2. Most models can be used without major issues.
3. If your device was purchased in Japan, be aware that SIM unlocking may be necessary.

👉 If your iPhone is SIM-locked, you can get it unlocked by the respective carrier. If you bought your iPhone overseas, it can often be used as is.

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✅ For Androids

1. For Androids, compatibility varies depending on the manufacturer and model.
2. For example, the latest models from Samsung or Google Pixel can usually be used without problems.
3. However, with some models, features like tethering or call functions might be limited.

👉 Rakuten Mobile’s official website has a “Compatible Devices List,” so be sure to check it beforehand.

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✅ What is SIM Unlocking?

1. Smartphones purchased from major Japanese carriers (docomo, au, SoftBank) may have a “SIM lock.”
2. If this lock is present, you cannot use the phone even if you insert a Rakuten Mobile SIM card.
3. You can unlock it on each carrier’s website or at their stores.

👉 After unlocking, SIM cards from all over the world can be used, which is convenient for travel or when returning to your home country!

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🔑 Summary

1. iPhones are generally okay.
2. Androids require confirmation for each model.
3. Japanese carrier-locked devices may require “SIM unlocking.”
4. It’s reassuring to check device compatibility on Rakuten Mobile’s official page beforehand.

📌 For foreigners, “being able to use their home country’s smartphone as is in Japan” is a big advantage. By SIM unlocking, you can immediately take advantage of Rakuten Mobile’s affordable rates!

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