That is my assumption, that we can do it as soon as it shows up on UPS/has been shipped. This is my first time, though, so I will defer to the preorder veterans here to confirm.
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Other 2022 iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Pro Max/ US Pre-Orders, Orders, and Delivery Status Thread
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Yes I can. And I immediately thought of that too but when I log into the card.apple website I am not able to make a payment though because it shows no charge (0 balance...not even a pending charge).
I just replied to the email I received this morning to see if there is a response. It hasn't bounced the email back. I will keep trying to talk to an agent.
Highly suggest doing it when it's up in the air and departed from Anchorage, Alaska to Louisville, Kentucky. Once you receive an arrival scan in Louisville, KY. The system will tag it and flag it automatically to put it on hold for the customer to be picked up. From there it will be assigned and departed to a final destination flight and UPS will hold your package for you to pick it up.
Long story short. Request to hold and picked up when you see “departed from Anchorage, Alaska” scan.
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Ahhh ok. This makes me nervous. What if it accidentally gets held up in another state and it actually delays it more???
I guess that’s the chance u take?
No, there are no chances as long you request it after it departs from Anchorage, Alaska. By the time it gets to Kentucky, the system will flag it and they will put a new sticker on it and put it on the final destination departing flight. Look out for an import scan. It will not be held up in another state. I expect everyone should have an import scan stamp on Thursday.
Example: If you request it to be on hold after it arrives in KY there is a chance it may miss the flight. This happened to me last year and I ended up getting 2 “import scans”. Because they were moving my package around. It did get delivered but my iPhone 13 Pro Max had to catch a red-eye flight. If you see yourself in that situation then request to be put on hold after it departs from KY to your hometown. Bottom line: request it after it departs.
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Ahhh ok. Request after departs from Alaska!
Manage to snag these bad boys plus Aipods pro 2 at 5 in the morning. can't wait for a mini vacation in dynamic island
SOS
Maybe someone here happens to know what kind of mess I *could* cause myself…
My employer provides an ATT issued physical sim card that I have in my current 12 Pro Max as well as a T-Mobile eSIM. I don’t have access to works ATT account to call and do anything in the event anything goes awry. In Settings>Cellular>Click “Work Number” there is a “Convert to eSIM” option at bottom of plans page. Is that 100% successful? Click it and no further interaction required?
ATT explanation makes it sound like I shouldn’t have issues?
I want to get this figured out before my 14 Pro Max arrives.
Maybe someone here happens to know what kind of mess I *could* cause myself…
My employer provides an ATT issued physical sim card that I have in my current 12 Pro Max as well as a T-Mobile eSIM. I don’t have access to works ATT account to call and do anything in the event anything goes awry. In Settings>Cellular>Click “Work Number” there is a “Convert to eSIM” option at bottom of plans page. Is that 100% successful? Click it and no further interaction required?
ATT explanation makes it sound like I shouldn’t have issues?
I want to get this figured out before my 14 Pro Max arrives.
You can do it right after it says it’s shipped from China but it’s a hassle to request it because you have to contact the international UPS department and it’s a hot mess. Not worth it. Local states can't do anything because it has not passed the clearance from the U.S. government in Anchorage, Alaska.
Before it arrives in Alaska, the Chinese government is held responsible for the package. The iPhones must go through the government clearance from China… and then 2nd clearance in Anchorage, Alaska.
The government clearance in China always takes a long time and there is a delay.
This year was smoother for me than previous years. Actually got in the store at about 5:01am and had order confirmation emails at 5:03 and 5:04. Usually I don't get to order until about 5:30-5:45am due to errors. Current order status is showing: "Your order is being prepared for shipment."
Questions for those who have done a trade-in in previous years:
1. Should I mail it in or drop it off at a store?
2. If I go to a store, is Saturday 9/17 too early to go? Should I wait at least a week?
Questions for those who have done a trade-in in previous years:
1. Should I mail it in or drop it off at a store?
2. If I go to a store, is Saturday 9/17 too early to go? Should I wait at least a week?
Just an update.
I was able to talk to someone on the phone just right now. It seems that they are not as busy as earlier.
The agent was very helpful. Although she couldn't find my order the first time, she made a little research and then came back and read a long written statement, pretty much saying that some orders would take some time to appear and to try again in a couple more hours. I asked her if the delivery date sent in my confirmation email would get delayed and she stated she could not answer that referenced back a portion of the statement she read.
At least I have an answer and some hope. Thank you all for your ideas. I will let you know the outcome.
Nothing on UPS for me yet, 9/16 delivery.
Maybe in the morning.
Maybe in the morning.
Based on your area. Ask the UPS worker which one is assigned to u for the Friday delivery guaranteed. If you pick another one there is a chance you will get it on Saturday or next business day. Because it will get on the truck and transport it to a different hub which causes the delay.
It’s an iPhone case coming from a local distribution hub. I expect all iPhones to come from fresh the production assembly in China.
I feel the same exact way. That’s why I ordered 2 of them 😂
I wouldn’t be worrying about UPS tracking info until late Sunday or early Monday. Then around Wednesday evening, it will arrive at the UPS hub. After late Thursday evening or early early Friday, you’ll get out for delivery notification. Or at least that's how it's been for the past few years.
Wonderful! Thank you for looking into this. Glad, it's not a holiday. Tracking numbers should populate soon then.
Skip all this and just call them. I changed employers in January and all of those instructions ended up contradicting each other. When I called customer service they walked me through some things and then they hung up while things happened and then I called them back when it reactivated (I got an email with instructions to call) and then she confirmed things were also good to go on her end.SOS
Maybe someone here happens to know what kind of mess I *could* cause myself…
My employer provides an ATT issued physical sim card that I have in my current 12 Pro Max as well as a T-Mobile eSIM. I don’t have access to works ATT account to call and do anything in the event anything goes awry. In Settings>Cellular>Click “Work Number” there is a “Convert to eSIM” option at bottom of plans page. Is that 100% successful? Click it and no further interaction required?
ATT explanation makes it sound like I shouldn’t have issues?
I want to get this figured out before my 14 Pro Max arrives.
You can email, or contact UPS. Last year UPS was telling people to do it online. They will walk u through the process. It's very easy.
Some of the lucky/early bird ones will get a new tracking number assigned by tomorrow evening. Everyone should have their tracking number by Sunday at the latest. All USA time. China is one day ahead of us.
Historically they won’t help me or entertain me at all; I’m NOT(my name) on works ATT account.
@hungryteresa Legendary post!
You won my heart. Setting no limits to not upgrading to an iPhone. iPhone Forever 👑. Being unemployed did not stop you not to upgrade to a new iPhone. That's passion right there. The next time I visit NYC, I'm buying you breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Spoil the heck out of you. Yes, drinks are included.
Love to iPhone ❤️
Grrrr...two calls with Apple today and both reps were unable to change my ship address (old house...my fault).
They both said just wait and the edit button will show up as it processes more, but I think it is "ready to ship" because I'm also getting a return box for my current phone.
Guess I just need to check every hour all day long to see if the status changes and I am allowed to change the shipping address.
They both said just wait and the edit button will show up as it processes more, but I think it is "ready to ship" because I'm also getting a return box for my current phone.
Guess I just need to check every hour all day long to see if the status changes and I am allowed to change the shipping address.