Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Fred Zed]

These networks need to get their act together. I used esim dot net when I was in the UK for 6 months changed between Vodafone and O2 and it occurred within seconds of receiving a QR code from them after placing order.

 

[Mr.C]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

I got the ESR Armorite and Torras ones. I’ve not decided which ones I’m going to use but most likely Torras. You haven’t mentioned which model you have.

These are the ones for the 16 Pro Max.

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

amzn.eu

These are for the 16 Pro.

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

amzn.eu

 

[crypthick]

anyone returned an iPhone they didnt want with EE?

can you still return if you've opened and tried the phone? unsure if i want to keep my 16

Should be standard 14 days.

 

[ShaunFrancis]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

I got this one from Amazon. Put it on and instantly could notice it doesn’t fit that well. Slightly off unfortunately. Got a refund from Amazon in hope I can find a better fit.

 

[Yorkieray]

My 256GB Midnight Black 16PM that I ordered on the 13th at 1:23 PM and had a due date of the 25th-30th just swapped to preparing to ship🤞View attachment 2423532

Just checked and mine must have also moved to “preparing to ship” within the past 2 hours. I hope now that it will be delivered by Tuesday at the latest.

 

[Rockbird86]

The icons on this thing look giant, I feel like I'm reading a large print book. I like them without text so I don't want to change the option on the Home Screen but blimey I feel like I'm being shouted at.

 

[Rockbird86]

Has anyone with their new phone installed iOS 18.1? Or debating doing it? Sorry that it’s not to do with orders and dispatch haha.

Yes. I stupidly downloaded the beta last night and then had to install it on the new one before I could start transferring. All working well now though. I always use the betas.

 

[CR90]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

I used these, also esr:

ESR 3 Pack for iPhone 16 Pro Screen Protector Tempered Glass, [9H Hardness] [Military Grade Shatterproof] Full Coverage Film with Flawless Fit Tray, HD Clear, Scratch Resistant https://amzn.eu/d/ezyzfnV

seems pretty decent and easy to apply

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I used these, also esr:

ESR 3 Pack for iPhone 16 Pro Screen Protector Tempered Glass, [9H Hardness] [Military Grade Shatterproof] Full Coverage Film with Flawless Fit Tray, HD Clear, Scratch Resistant https://amzn.eu/d/ezyzfnV

seems pretty decent and easy to apply

Those are the ones I bought too, so easy to apply and I did it within seconds of removing the protective white film on my 16 PM. No bubbles and really impressed with the result and price.

 

[Broken Hope]

Had no issue transferring my eSIM from my 15 Pro to 16 Pro on EE, happened during the quick transfer, watch moved over no problem too.

 

[ShaunFrancis]

Yes. I stupidly downloaded the beta last night and then had to install it on the new one before I could start transferring. All working well now though. I always use the betas.

And is the new Siri on it?

Apple intelligence features working fine in the UK?

I’m debating it but not sure if it’s worth the hassle

 

[Pez555]

Still no movement on mine, still saying preparing to ship, 25-30th window, card charged yesterday.

 

[SnyG]

Ok, so the standard ESR screen protector with the automatic foolproof installation tray did not work. Big bubbles. I tried the Magic John ones, that went on perfectly.
Strange because the ESR was my standard choice for years.

I also had big bubbles with the ESR but it was nothing a hair dryer couldn't fix, flawless now.

 

[X3150]

I got the ESR Armorite and Torras ones. I’ve not decided which ones I’m going to use but most likely Torras. You haven’t mentioned which model you have.

These are the ones for the 16 Pro Max.

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

amzn.eu

These are for the 16 Pro.

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

ESR 3 Packs 9H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 Pro, Bubble- and Dust-Free, iPhone Tempered Glass, Military Grade Shatterproof Protection, Durable with Updated Easy Installation Tool

amzn.eu

Ah okay it seems they’re not calling them Armorite so that was the issue!

I got this one from Amazon. Put it on and instantly could notice it doesn’t fit that well. Slightly off unfortunately. Got a refund from Amazon in hope I can find a better fit.

I’m definitely going to try the armorite version which I think is around 16gbp for 3 for the PM

I used these, also esr:

ESR 3 Pack for iPhone 16 Pro Screen Protector Tempered Glass, [9H Hardness] [Military Grade Shatterproof] Full Coverage Film with Flawless Fit Tray, HD Clear, Scratch Resistant https://amzn.eu/d/ezyzfnV

seems pretty decent and easy to apply

I originally had this version in my basket so glad to know they’re decent!

 

[Webcat86]

And is the new Siri on it?

Apple intelligence features working fine in the UK?

I’m debating it but not sure if it’s worth the hassle

Isn't Apple Intelligence launching later?

 

[gerdav]

And is the new Siri on it?

Apple intelligence features working fine in the UK?

I’m debating it but not sure if it’s worth the hassle

You have to set your language to US English and location to the US for it work, and from videos I have watched on YouTube then you are still only joining a waiting list to get it.

 

[Webcat86]

You have to set your language to US English and location to the US for it work, and from videos I have watched on YouTube then you are still only joining a waiting list to get it.

Is that temporary, until it rolls out fully?

 

[The Game 161]

Is that temporary, until it rolls out fully?

yeah in December here.

 

[ukp]

I've got the same issue with AppleCare. Got the email to link to my appleID and it wont work, and my iPhone isn't showing as having AppleCare.

I have the same issue.

I spoke to apple support via iMessage and they couldn’t resolve it and had to escalate it to the agreements team who will be ringing me at 8:15 tomorrow morning.

Apple have taken my money and the email says the device is covered, but I just want the phone itself to say it is covered because I just know when/if the time comes I need to use applecare they will say I am not covered.

I’ll post here if they give a solution that anyone can do.

 

[ShaunFrancis]

I have the same issue.

I spoke to apple support via iMessage and they couldn’t resolve it and had to escalate it to the agreements team who will be ringing me at 8:15 tomorrow morning.

Apple have taken my money and the email says the device is covered, but I just want the phone itself to say it is covered because I just know when/if the time comes I need to use applecare they will say I am not covered.

I’ll post here if they give a solution that anyone can do.

Is it under subscriptions?

 

[Neil Harrison]

I used these, also esr:

ESR 3 Pack for iPhone 16 Pro Screen Protector Tempered Glass, [9H Hardness] [Military Grade Shatterproof] Full Coverage Film with Flawless Fit Tray, HD Clear, Scratch Resistant https://amzn.eu/d/ezyzfnV

seems pretty decent and easy to apply

I bought these. Installed 1st one perfectly, had no issue until I noticed a sticky film where the Dynamic Island is. Tried to clean but couldnt. Got fed up so canned and it and did number 2. Which is much better

7 hours on…phone all done except I can’t make/receive calls or text messages

 

[Volcano22]

Is it under subscriptions?

No. Mine isn’t.

 

[ukp]

Is it under subscriptions?

There is no mention of me having AppleCare anywhere in the OS or on the mydevices.apple.com website. The only mention is the order page for my phone and the email I got that said to follow a link. Hopefully it will get sorted in the morning.

 

[welshboyuk]

I have the same issue.

I spoke to apple support via iMessage and they couldn’t resolve it and had to escalate it to the agreements team who will be ringing me at 8:15 tomorrow morning.

Apple have taken my money and the email says the device is covered, but I just want the phone itself to say it is covered because I just know when/if the time comes I need to use applecare they will say I am not covered.

I’ll post here if they give a solution that anyone can do.

Same with mine and the AW10 as well been charged for both just not under subscription will give it couple days

 

[Macsidia]

I've found online on EE Community that any discount doesn't show until my next bill is generated with EE, that''s not until around a week in October has passed, may need to exercise caution with the cooling off period. Seems like if I call EE in the morning I'm probably going to get told the same answer. My next bill is estimated at £98 which is roughly the difference with my new contract & old contract for the month and the £30 upfront fee. If there was no discount then that estimate would be around the £114 mark so I think all is good.