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Finally done setting up my iPhone Pro 11 Max. Must say I'm impressed with the camera (my previous was an Xs), but I am equally unimpressed by the Apple Clear Case. Too slippery and when pressing any of buttons it's not precise as I can feel there is gap between the buttons and the case, is this just my case perhaps?
yup, miss the additional grip from the silicone! the clear case feels like its going to fly off the sofa/bed or wherever its laying.

gonna change it for the pine green
 
Has anyone else had their slot missed by DHL? Mine was due before midday.. still waiting & not heard a thing!

Hope all of you that have your phones are enjoying them!
 
Bit of a curveball question amongst all the deliveries - Do any of you have any battery rituals with new iPhones?

What I mean is - Do you drain them completely then charge them fully? Do you charge them straight away out of the box? Or just not bother and charge when needed as normal?

I used to but I got tired of worrying about the battery. I just charge it whenever I feel like it TBH - its never had a negative effect on the battery as far as I can tell.
 
So are we in agreement about the best way to set-up new iPhones (especially those with Apple Watch)

It seems more people are starting from scratch. iCloud brings in all data - pics, messages, keychain etc.

What doesn’t it include? Apps? So you have to re-download them all again or is it just the App data?

I like the idea of being up and running quickly.
Also, does anyone know if you can add an eSim plan during set-up?
 
Anyone who has upgraded from the XS but decided to go for the 11 rather than a Pro is it a better phone ? I can see what differences there are just wondering what people think. Want to upgrade as always but need to save some money somewhere 😂
 
Those of you who purchased AppleCare - check the coverage.
Mine seems to have started on the 13th (pre-order day).
I'll be calling them later and asking them to change it to today, when I received the phone.

They have always just changed it over without question in the past - lets get that extra week we are entitled to! lol
 
So are we in agreement about the best way to set-up new iPhones (especially those with Apple Watch)

It seems more people are starting from scratch. iCloud brings in all data - pics, messages, keychain etc.

What doesn’t it include? Apps? So you have to re-download them all again or is it just the App data?

I like the idea of being up and running quickly.
Also, does anyone know if you can add an eSim plan during set-up?
If you set up as new you need to re-download all your apps, yes - also need to rearrange them to your liking as your previous home screen arrangement won't carry over and you'll lose any app data that's only held locally, not synced to a cloud service. If you do a restore from backup it re-downloads all the apps anyway, but the home screen layout and app data is preserved.
 
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Hope everyone enjoys their new phones! I’m waiting for a couple of weeks until my IUP upgrade date, really want to see the colours in store. Was set on the Midnight Green, but that silver is very pretty. Had a silver 7+, X and XS though so wanted to switch it up, but worried I’ll regret it.

A silly problem to have but oh well!
 
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So are we in agreement about the best way to set-up new iPhones (especially those with Apple Watch)

It seems more people are starting from scratch. iCloud brings in all data - pics, messages, keychain etc.

What doesn’t it include? Apps? So you have to re-download them all again or is it just the App data?

I like the idea of being up and running quickly.
Also, does anyone know if you can add an eSim plan during set-up?

I’m also fairly certain you can scan the QR code provided during set up for eSIM.
 
After chatting to the very helpful Alexander on the EE live chat, he's cancelled my original order for the 11 Pro Max Midnight Green 64GB after finding out there's a 14 day waiting list, and have a 256GB model coming instead, and it'll be here tomorrow. Only an extra few quid a month too. I'd suggest doing this if you're still waiting for the 64GB model through EE.
 
Anyone who has upgraded from the XS but decided to go for the 11 rather than a Pro is it a better phone ? I can see what differences there are just wondering what people think. Want to upgrade as always but need to save some money somewhere 😂
Close, gone from the XS Max to the 11. The screen is better than I expected but these bezels are actually quite a bit thicker than I thought. Wanted to reduce the footprint of my phone but not sure this goes far enough for me personally.
 
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Rocking a Spigen Liquid Air in black on my 11 at the moment as that's what I had on my 8. Scaled up, this version seems a bit bulky, any recommendations for a slimmer case?
 
Argh!!
Half an hour until my delivery window starts and now the dog decides he needs to go for a walk. And it’s sunny outside, so we’ll get halfway over the field and he’ll decide he needs to sit down for 10 minutes to sunbathe. And then he’ll do the same on the way back!!
He’s has all day to go for a 💩 but he’s waited until now...

Hopefully the DPD driver isn’t bang on time with the start of the delivery hour
It’s a dog mate. Who is in charge? ;)
 
So are we in agreement about the best way to set-up new iPhones (especially those with Apple Watch)

It seems more people are starting from scratch. iCloud brings in all data - pics, messages, keychain etc.

What doesn’t it include? Apps? So you have to re-download them all again or is it just the App data?

I like the idea of being up and running quickly.
Also, does anyone know if you can add an eSim plan during set-up?

Used the migration tool and had mine up and running in 40 minutes, all settings carried over. Quite impressed.

EDIT: Needed to download apps, but for the most part all settings working, all logged in. Just online banking to set up as you'd expect.
 
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DPD driver has driven to the street next to mine on delivery 76 and now making delivery 77 on the opposite side of the town i live in, i am delivery 78.. 🤷‍♂️
 
Anyone who has upgraded from the XS but decided to go for the 11 rather than a Pro is it a better phone ? I can see what differences there are just wondering what people think. Want to upgrade as always but need to save some money somewhere 😂

Close, gone from the XS Max to the 11. The screen is better than I expected but these bezels are actually quite a bit thicker than I thought. Wanted to reduce the footprint of my phone but not sure this goes far enough for me personally.


..if you were hoping that the iPhone 11 would be better than the XS, I think you will be disappointed.

Some of the internals may be better on the 11 but if you're comparing screen quality (and let's be honest, it's all about the screens these days), all you need to do is look at the stats for both iPhones to see the XS is much much better :


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I'd say it is more emerald than camo / khaki green but it is understated. I am really liking it.

Liking it a lot too... in certain light I find it can almost pass for space grey too... 2 in 1!

The one thing I do miss from my silver XS is that the bare stainless steel band made the screen bezel appear a bit thinner.

Although now with the full screen design I’d take any colour to be honest.
 
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Anyone in the Devon/Plymouth area had a delivery from DHL (direct from Apple) today? Seems to have gone AWOL!

I’ll give them a ring in a minute I think!
 
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