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  1. C

    iPhone XR T-Mobile Wifi Calling

    I have been unable to get Wifi calling with T-Mobile to work since I upgraded to my XR. I running the latest public beta (12.1). Is anyone else having issues? I do not get any errors, but do not see the carries status change to T-Mobile WiFi like my prior phones and cannot make calls with...
  2. Stuey3D

    iPhone XR Am I the only one who prefers the XR screen over the X/XS?

    Hi all. So I’ve been into my local carrier store to have yet another look at the iPhone XR as I am planning to trade in my X for an XR in January when my contract allows. Now I’ve looked at the screens of the X and the XR closely and I’ve gotta say I actually prefer the Xr’s Screen over my...
  3. Compile 'em all

    iPhone XR Excessive Ghosting/Flickering/Blurring while scrolling Text

    I have upgraded recently from an iPhone 8 to the XR, and I am noticing excessive blurring when scrolling. It isn't very visible (although I do notice it) when scrolling through black text on white backgrounds at max brightness. However it is VERY visible when scrolling through white text on dark...
  4. K

    Whats the max input wattage can an iphone XR, XS, XS Max for fast charging ?

    I am trying to purchase a third party USB-C fast charger. I was wondering what the the maximum wattage the newer iphones can draw through USB-C power drive 3.0 There chargers I am considering are: Aukey PA-Y16 - USB-C Output 1/2 (Power Delivery 3.0): (PDO) 5V 3A, 9V 2A; (PPS) 3V–5.9V 3A...
  5. BigBen2493

    Anybody put the belkin screen protectors on the XR

    how are they holding up? Which one did you get?
  6. Stuey3D

    iPhone XR GPS Reception on iPhone XR, is it better than the Intel iPhone X?

    A quick question for iPhone XR owners out there, what is the GPS reception like on it? The reason I ask is because in January I am going to trade my iPhone X in for an XR and I am hoping the GPS reception is better on the XR than it is on the X. In my experience with an Intel iPhone X the GPS...
  7. L

    iPhone XR Anyone have this problem?

    when I am taking a group-fie using front camera, only the one nearer to the phone fully in focus. The other ppl will be out of focus or blurry. To describe it better, when two people stay behind the one who holding the phone to take group-fie, the two people behind will become blurry. Not as...
  8. sbailey4

    iPhone XR Weather animations not present?

    Anyone have issues with the weather app only displaying the solid background (blue or gray or dark) depending on day or night or cloudy? No other animations or highlights such as clouds or sunlight shining etc? Have two XR's both running iOS 12.1 with the same issue. Don't recall it being that...
  9. smoking monkey

    iPhone XR Max v Plus v XR v X screen size comparison for TV shows & old movies

    IF anybody is interested (I know I am) I made this simple guide to compare how much smaller TV shows or older movies will display on the XR in comparison to the Max, Plus and how much bigger compared to the X. FYI: I actually made the size of the pics the real height of the phone screens, but...
  10. RMP28

    iPhone XR The iPhone XR is amazing!

    So it’s now been a week of using my iPhone XR and it is fantastic. I love this iPhone. It’s one of the best iPhones that Apple has ever released. It has a fantastic balance between function and form. One of my favourite aspects of the iPhone XR is the fact that it uses a gorgeous LCD panel and...
  11. S

    iPhone XR Black iPhone XR – thinner bezels compared to other colors?

    Black iPhone XR vs. the other colors — Does the black aluminum frame/border make the bezels look thinner, compared to the other colors? Or is it the other way around?
  12. James Nighthawk

    iPhone XR Help adjusting to a larger phone :)

    Hey forumites :) I have just joined the XR owners club. I upgraded from a iPhone 6 I am generally very happy. But oddly, my wrists seem not to be! After only two days of use, they feel sore. It could be coincidence, but I feel it is more likely the phone. Questions - (1) Do I need to adjust...
  13. BenjaminRF

    iPhone XR iPhone XR portrait mode.....not great....my hair is always blurry....

    I can’t seem to get portrait mode working properly, to be fair it’s not something I tend to use but my kids love playing around with it taking selfies, however, this implementation doesn’t seem to work very well currently. When ever we take a photo, our hair always seems to be very blurry...
  14. vagos

    Case suggestion for iPhone XR

    With apple’s cases nowhere to be found I’m forced to look elsewhere. I’m looking at the caudabe’s sheath case. Anyone with this case around here? Would you recommend it? Any other case recommendations? It would great if you could post a picture of your XR in a case.
  15. BenjaminRF

    iPhone XR iPhone XR Lock screen notification long press to quick reply disabled

    Although I’m fully aware the new XR doesn’t have 3D Touch, all my other non 3D Touch devices like the iPad Pro 10.5 v2 for example, allow me to press and hold any notifcfication from the lock screen to quickly interact with it from the lock screen rather than tap on the notification to fully...
  16. L

    iPhone XR Think Twice before you get the XR (SERIOUS ISSUE)

    Just got my iPhone XR last few days, and i discovered a serious problem. iPhone XR cant use portrait mode on an object (Dogs, flowers, food etc), ONLY HUMAN ARE ALLOW!!! THEY NEVER MENTION IT IN ADS!! I am buying this phone thought that it would be like Pixel 2 and now i am stucked. I cant...
  17. RMP28

    iPhone XR Why I went from iPhone XS to the iPhone XR

    So I decided to yesterday make the transition from iPhone XS to iPhone XR and here is my reasons why. I’m either extremely unlucky or Apples quality control has taken a massive hit and spiraled downward into a heap of explosive flames. I have now had 7 iPhone XS replacements, both XS and XS Max...
  18. smoking monkey

    iPhone XR XR v Max v 6S+

    For anybody with a plus phone and wondering about the size and screen differences, here is what I found from my visit to the Apple store to compare the XR and Max to my 6S+ What I want from a new phone: 1. Big screen for Safari and watching movies/TV shows. 2. dependable data for tethering. 3...
  19. 2GoldFish

    iPhone XR iPhone XR & True Tone display

    Former iPhone 6s user here. Having spent the last 2 days with the new iPhone XR, I am just wondering what other's thoughts are on the True Tone display? My impression is that somehow with the True Tone enabled, I feel that colour is generally 'warmer' than my iPhone 6s, to the extent that I...
  20. P

    Otterbox Commuter v. Defender...

    For the Iphone XR, would you recommend the commuter or defender? I'm worried since the screen is the full face, the defender might be better..