Does Pulse Oximetry Work on US Apple Watch Series 10 in the EU?

[byebyeapple]

I know that the Apple Watch Series 10 in the U.S. does include pulse oximetry functionality, but it is disabled via software due to ongoing patent disputes.
Does anyone know if a Series 10 purchased in the U.S. but used in Europe and linked to a European Apple account would have this feature re-enabled?

 

[kitKAC]

I don't think so, I'm pretty sure people around here have said Watches with the disabled sensor are a specific SKU, so changing your location wouldn't enable anything.

EDIT: Also, isn't the ban for Watches sold in the US, not used in the US?

 

[NoBoMac]

^this. Blacklisted model number, basically.

The ability to measure Blood Oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States on or after January 18, 2024. These are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A.

Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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[Psdn]

I know that the Apple Watch Series 10 in the U.S. does include pulse oximetry functionality, but it is disabled via software due to ongoing patent disputes.
Does anyone know if a Series 10 purchased in the U.S. but used in Europe and linked to a European Apple account would have this feature re-enabled?

It won’t work - I bought a secondhand AW series 10 from the US (I’m danish 🇩🇰), and it didn’t work.
So the answer to your question is no.