Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Jinjin]

Thanks. I think I'm doing it wrong as its not finding stock of anything anywhere.

i don't think the reservations system is 'live' yet.. think it will be 6am tomorrow, hopefully that will start showing stock from then.
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I'm not understanding what this cable actually is meant for (isn't all we need, just the standard USB to lightning cable)?! Can someone please explain?!

Dino, read the first post.. I added a bunch of info on the charging there..

 

[CD3660]

I wasn't suggesting you eBay it. Too many stories of sellers being scammed by buyers for that now plus eBay fees tend to wipe out the additional profit over a trade in. I stopped using eBay to sell iPhones about 3 or 4 years ago.

Yes, I stopped selling my used iPhones on eBay about 2 years ago. I never got stung fortunately but there is always that risk and, overall, there are too many pitfalls. Just not worth the hassle.

 

[Jinjin]

...so essentially, all this does is charge the iPhone 8 Plus slightly faster than the enclosed lightning cable which comes with the phone? £49 is VERY steep for that charger if the only benefit quicker charging.....

yes, apple say you can get 50% in 30 minutes using the 29W USB-C charger + cable... if you charge your phone at night, and seeing you went for a plus size, you should get through the day no problem. Its an expensive outlay if you don't have the charger already. I wouldn't bother if I didn't already have the block which came with my MacBook
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Noob question.

Does wireless charging work in a case?

If it does I'll order a wireless charger but if not I'll give it a miss.

yes Apple's standard leather and silicon cases support wireless charging. Not all cases will though, as it depends on thickness and material, so if you're going third party then check with the manufacturer.

 

[zombierunner]

Can anyone with 8plus confirm if they have option to choose 4k@60 and slow mo 1080p@240fps because I don't!

 

[daleski75]

Vodafone have updated their iPhone X pricing if anyone is interested.

Red Extra plan – 16GB + 10GB extra data for £68 a month with £150 upfront
Red Extra plan – 40GB + 10GB extra data for £74 a month with £100 upfront
Red Entertainment plan – 32GB + 10GB extra data for £74 a month with £150 upfront
Red Entertainment plan – 60GB + 10GB extra data for £80 a month with £50 upfront

 

[Jinjin]

Furious with UKMail.. got a ‘sorry we missed you’ note which said I could collect from the depot.. website and phones says I cannot do this.

Also tried to arrange redelivery for later today but get an error and it now says Delivery is Monday 25th!.

Called them again and get an ‘if you have missed your iPhone 8 delivery window, we will attempt redelivery between 7AM-2PM on Saturday 23rd. Which one is it UKMail?! Upset as today was to be my first ever iPhone launch day product. I will wait until tomorrow but it sucks!

bummer, UK Mail do suck.. that's my most people jump for joy when they get DPD. pot luck so its unfortunate for you.

 

[daleski75]

Can anyone with 8plus confirm if they have option to choose 4k@60 and slow mo 1080p@240fps because I don't!

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Are there any options to switch it to HEVC/H265 on arstechnica it showed both what you have posted here and another screenshot with different file sizes i.e half

 

[mzanker]

Press and hold power button and volume down button for about 10 secs till you see Apple logo then let go

Thanks - that's what I was doing but it seems I had auto-call for SOS enabled and it was the countdown alarm for that.

 

[CD3660]

Can anyone with 8plus confirm if they have option to choose 4k@60 and slow mo 1080p@240fps because I don't!

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Yes, I’ve got them.

 

[troubleonline]

bummer, UK Mail do suck.. that's my most people jump for joy when they get DPD. pot luck so its unfortunate for you.

Can complain with UKMail today but delivery was to my work who have 24 cover at reception for signing parcels.......

 

[applepie2100]

Just picked mine up was in and out the shop signed up to the IUP. They didn’t have any Dark Olive silicone cases left though for the 8+

Loving the Space Grey!

Wasn’t Buchanan Street by any chance? They were out of Dark Olive cases before 1pm today!

 

[Jinjin]

Syncreon aka ukmail.

Syncreon are just the logistics company who then will tender deliveries to a variety of firms which include UK Mail and DPD (UPS in previous launches too). None of us will know how they allocate stock to who, so its a little bit of pot luck on who will delivery your phone.


people who get stock which comes direct from China (so people who missed the launch day stock), will likely get Delivery via UPS

 

[zombierunner]

Yes, I’ve got them.

I don't! I'm considering returning it. Also had zero battery when I powered it up first time.

 

[CD3660]

I don't! I'm considering returning it. Also had zero battery when I powered it up first time.

That all sounds a bit strange.

For what it’s worth my battery was about 80%.

 

[mzanker]

I tried this on my 8 Plus, like I used to on my 7 Plus, and my phone just screamed at me and launched SOS!!

Me too - what happens if you go into Settings/Emergency SOS and turn off Auto Call?

 

[Jinjin]

Debating returning mine for the following small issue

When on phone calls I can hear a bit of crackling as if there is interference when on the phone call. People have said they can hear me fine, not sure if this is just the stero speaker and i've got to adjust to it, or if its a problem with the device

Any guidance from anyone would be appreciated

get it sorted, book an appointment with apple rather than posting the phone back. If you can live with it until they replace it in store, then I'd do that.

 

[zombierunner]

That all sounds a bit strange.

For what it’s worth my battery was about 80%.

What a bloody disappointment! I've initiated return. Not sure if I should re-order another one.

 

[Hellenek]

That’s my kind of thinking!

I got the 8+ today to replace my 7+ and I’m enjoying it but somehow I know that I will be ordering the iPhone X come the 27th October.

I can’t help myself!

I'm thinking LOADS of people will be doing this. Anticipating plenty of reduced price open box/refurbished iPhone 8/8+ come November/December at all iPhone retailers - including Apple.

 

[Jinjin]

What a bloody disappointment! I've initiated return. Not sure if I should re-order another one.

tried apple support to see if its something that can be fixed without necessarily having to return it?

 

[CD3660]

I'm thinking LOADS of people will be doing this. Anticipating plenty of reduced price open box/refurbished iPhone 8/8+ come November/December at all iPhone retailers - including Apple.

I’m sure you’re right about that.

 

[johnyslats]

I don't! I'm considering returning it. Also had zero battery when I powered it up first time.

I don’t have them either

 

[iGeek2014]

Have to say I’m impressed with the improved camera!

Much better in lower light; still some noise but vastly improved over the iPhone 7 Plus.

Might be a gimmick to some and it’s far from perfect but the Portrait Lighting is quite a nice feature too.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Aargh can't pair my new watch. Says iPhone out of date but it's on 10.3.3.

Also the gold is very pink especially with the pink sprt loop strap (ironically)!

Shouldn’t it be on 11?

 

[daleski75]

I think I am going to be sensible (this is a first for me lol) if I upgrade my contract with Vodafone rather than paying it off I will have enough money left over to buy an Apple Watch S3 (non LTE) and still get an X on contract or to pay for applecare+ outright.

Then in 12 months time sell the X pay off the Vodafone contract and go the IUP route.

Just need to try and convince Vodafone to let me do the pre-order on the 27th to grab the phone in time for the 03/11 which is my early upgrade date.

 

[CamiMR]

Its not giving me the option to update to 11 via my phone and am not able to connect to itunes at the moment to do it manually. I tried rebooting phone but still say's iOS 10.3.3 is up to date!

Try turning WiFi off, force quit Settings, and then check for update again. If you see it, WiFi back on to install.
If that doesn’t work, restart the phone and try once more.
If you’re still not getting OTA, plug to iTunes and update through it.