Carrier T-Mobile iPhone 12 Pre-Order Thread

[Jett0516]

Ok so I put back in the sim that came with the phone and then activated it online and now it only shows 4G. Can anyone help.

Put back in the iphone the 5G sim (R15). Then call and say that you need to activate 5G sim card.
They will ask for the 15 digit sim#. Read it off the iphone box - ICCID#
Then they will deactivate your 4G sim and activate the 5G

You can also message them in the tmo app which I find faster than a call.

 

[TeeWrecks]

finally got to unbox this bad boy and mannnn

after using a iPhone X and then a 11pro going up to a pro max is amazing!! I can see why some people think this phone is too big but for someone with big hands this feels perfect

 

[Phil Holland]

Put back in the iphone the 5G sim (R15). Then call and say that you need to activate 5G sim card.
They will ask for the 15 digit sim#. Read it off the iphone box - ICCID#
Then they will deactivate your 4G sim and activate the 5G

You can also message them in the tmo app which I find faster than a call.

You can also do it in under 5 minutes in your account online

 

[utahman130]

It’s finally here!

 

[aednichols]

It’s finally here! View attachment 1665776

That is a very cool weathering on the 7.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

am I supposed to activate the sim that came in the phone or use my previous old one? The new one didn't have signal so I put in the old one.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

It’s finally here! View attachment 1665776

did you use that phone as sled?

 

[Banglazed]

am I supposed to activate the sim that came in the phone or use my previous old one? The new one didn't have signal so I put in the old one.

You need to login to your account on browser, go to account, your line and change sim using the ICCID from the new phone. The new iPhone has a new R15 5G SIM.

 

[aednichols]

You need to login to your account on browser, go to account, your line and change sim using the ICCID from the new phone. The new iPhone has a new R15 5G SIM.

Hey, thanks for the tip.

Usually I just swap my old SIM, did not know about the 5G requirement.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

You need to login to your account on browser, go to account, your line and change sim using the ICCID from the new phone. The new iPhone has a new R15 5G SIM.

but I see my old sim lets me select 5g or LTE

 

[Banglazed]

but I see my old sim lets me select 5g or LTE

The old sim would work for non-standalone 5G but won’t have access to standalone (dedicated) 5G once deployed

Use the latest SIM for a great network experience

T-Mobile has launched the first Standalone 5G service in America to give you a great network experience. Use the latest SIM for a access Standalone 5G.

www.t-mobile.com

 

[magnetic_electrique]

Okay I changed my mind again lol... I’m going to cancel my order for the pacific blue pro 256gb as it’s not estimated to ship until December. The graphite looks nice and is in stock.

 

[treyhunnid]

thx for the sim update tips.

 

[waguy]

My 12 Pro Max arrived on my doorstep at 12:30pm! The earliest i’ve EVER received an ordered launch day iPhone!

Very happy! See you guys next year for the 13!

I bet next year Apple calls the phones something other than iPhone 13.

 

[okieoutwest]

It's here! I threw a screen protector on and a ultra thin case and couldn't be happier so far. The mini has a significant amount of vertical space over the OG SE that is really valuable.

I ordered the green color and it's very calm. Light enough to be unobtrusive when looking at the phone, unlike the bright red border, but still saturated enough to be distinct.

 

[WhackyNinja]

So I’ve had the Pro for about 12 hours now

and I gotta say, this feels so much better than my XS in terms of form. I was afraid that the 6.1 inch screen wasn’t going to make a difference coming from a 5.8 inch but it does very subtly but still does make a nice difference and it’s a perfect fit. Lastly this phone just feels AMAZING to hold, it’s almost a sin to put a case on it cause it just feels so nice on the hand

 

[WhackyNinja]

I bet next year Apple calls the phones something other than iPhone 13.

Placing money on 12S

 

[magnetic_electrique]

Welp. I had a change of heart last night and placed a new order for a 12 Pro Max 128gb in Pacific Blue. My current 11 Pro Max is 256gb but I’m only using 68gb so I figured I’d “save some money” plus it’s shipping out next week 11/17-11/19. I was able to score free overnight shipping. Now I play the waiting game.

 

[Cule4444]

Was in the 11/17-12/01 shipping window for a pro PB. Just got notice of shipping whohooo

 

[ZzCloudszZ]

Documenting the process to activate new SIM card:

1. Log in to t-mobile.com
2. Account > Lines and Devices > Select your phone line
3. Change SIM
4. When it asks for SIM Card number, you don't have to take out the SIM. Settings > General > About > ICCID number

Took a couple minutes for it to switch over. Happy iPhone'ing, everyone

Thank you, this was really helpful! I ended up doing this with the device's R15 SIM card. My old SIM card seems to have worked but I didn't want to take a chance that I wasn't getting the proper 5G connection.

 

[treyjustice]

Battery on mine has been great so far. Been using for over 3 hours today screen on mostly and down 15%. My xs would be down 50% by now lol

 

[ZzCloudszZ]

What kind of insurance is everyone on for these phones? T-Mobile insurance and/or AppleCare?

 

[rodriguez256]

did you use that phone as sled?

Lol I was thinking the same, it’s pretty worn. Ever since I took my iPhone 7 Plus out of the case to trade it in only to find so many scratches I always use skins. I put a skin on the back of my XS Max two days after I bought it and just yesterday I took the skin off after two years and it looks as brand new as the day I bought it. I ordered another on from SkinWraps but it’s been in processing for over a week, never buying from them again.

 

[treyjustice]

What kind of insurance is everyone on for these phones? T-Mobile insurance and/or AppleCare?

Applecare or check your CC. Mine gives me $1000 per year coverage with $50 deductible if I pay my bill with it.

 

[rodriguez256]

Thank you, this was really helpful! I ended up doing this with the device's R15 SIM card. My old SIM card seems to have worked but I didn't want to take a chance that I wasn't getting the proper 5G connection.

Same here.