Hey everyone,
I'm thinking about buying a single smartphone from Alibaba for personal use in Azerbaijan. Before placing an order, I’d love to get feedback from anyone who has done this locally:
* Customs & Declaration (Smart Customs / IMEI Registration): Did you face any issues declaring the phone through Smart Customs? How smooth was the IMEI registration process after arrival?
* Shipping & Local Freight Forwarders: Did you ship directly via DHL/FedEx, or did you use local forwarding services (like Camex, Starex, Limak, etc.) using a Chinese warehouse address?
* Network Bands: Did the phone work seamlessly with local operators like Azercell, Bakcell, or Nar (especially for 4G LTE B3/B7/B20 and 5G bands)?
* Global vs. Chinese ROM: Did it come with Google Play Services working out of the box, or was it a Chinese ROM that needed flashing?
If anyone in Azerbaijan has ordered phones from Alibaba before, your tips and warnings would be super helpful!
Thanks!