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

[nataku17]

LOL if it’s all over the website then link to it.

Mine is coming from Apple so no problem but it’s not clear. I agree so far all I’ve seen is word of mouth in here - which may be true but I wouldn’t want to take that risk.

all iPhones activated as of the 30th June from CPW are unlocked

 

[thunderstorm]

So what wireless chargers are you guys using? Fancy one to sit in my lounge!

I've got one of these for now, but I'll be getting the AirPower when it comes out:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...pad-for-wireless-charging-birch-art-20289793/

 

[stringyb92]

If you want the phone why cancel?

Just cant see the point in waiting 5 weeks for something when ive already been waiting 6 from the keynote! Part of me just thinks ill repair the phone I have and wait til next year

 

[Artimus12]

Just cant see the point in waiting 5 weeks for something when ive already been waiting 6 from the keynote! Part of me just thinks ill repair the phone I have and wait til next year

I don't think you'll get the "Anniversary" iPhone next year, as it won't be an anniversary.

 

[harrymomsen]

So what wireless chargers are you guys using? Fancy one to sit in my lounge!

The Mophie wireless charging base:

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...4644bf50eedd347fced2979acbed31ddd1807c874925c

 

[Vundu]

Just cant see the point in waiting 5 weeks for something when ive already been waiting 6 from the keynote! Part of me just thinks ill repair the phone I have and wait til next year

There’s a good chance it will ship early though.

 

[yourmn]

Appears USA orders are starting to be shipped - some people have got their tracking info

 

[RazorD]

Just had a thought.....Apple says my 7 plus is worth £440. I have £355 left on my iup credit agreement.

Is it therefore possible to trade in the 7 plus and start a new iup, essentially giving myself £85 credit. I mean, there is nothing stopping me from selling the phone and then paying the remaining £355 anyway is there? Is this potentially a loophole that can be exploited?

It's not even a loophole - Apple will actively encourage this if they can give you more (And they will for anyone who bought a 7 at launch, because it'll be worth more than than the loan now that you've had it more than a year...)

I've actually gone ahead and paid off the iUP loan today so that it'll have a chance to update everywhere and get marked as settled before the new iUP application on Friday in the hopes it won't look like I'm trying to take out 2 iUPs.

 

[MrMister111]

Just had a thought.....Apple says my 7 plus is worth £440. I have £355 left on my iup credit agreement.

Is it therefore possible to trade in the 7 plus and start a new iup, essentially giving myself £85 credit. I mean, there is nothing stopping me from selling the phone and then paying the remaining £355 anyway is there? Is this potentially a loophole that can be exploited?

That's one of the questions I have in my IUP thread. Not sure if you HAVE to to keep the agreement or not

 

[MrMister111]

The Mophie wireless charging base:

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...4644bf50eedd347fced2979acbed31ddd1807c874925c

What wall plug comes with this please? Will it fast charge when the software updates comes or will.you then need another higher amp wall charger?

It costs more than others bit maybe worth it if it anyway did fast charge

Thanks

 

[MrMister111]

It's not even a loophole - Apple will actively encourage this if they can give you more (And they will for anyone who bought a 7 at launch, because it'll be worth more than than the loan now that you've had it more than a year...)

I've actually gone ahead and paid off the iUP loan today so that it'll have a chance to update everywhere and get marked as settled before the new iUP application on Friday in the hopes it won't look like I'm trying to take out 2 iUPs.

What's the process in this then, you literally pay off however many of the original 20 payments you had, and also get AppleCare+! Refunded, then get a brand new IUP

 

[RazorD]

What's the process in this then, you literally pay off however many of the original 20 payments you had, and also get AppleCare+! Refunded, then get a brand new IUP

You don't get AppleCare+ refunded, because the phone you've just paid off is now yours, and will still have AppleCare+ on it for the remainder of the 2 years.

 

[Artimus12]

What wall plug comes with this please? Will it fast charge when the software updates comes or will.you then need another higher amp wall charger?

It costs more than others bit maybe worth it if it anyway did fast charge

Thanks

Apple didn't enable fast wireless charging, so even if the base is capable it won't fast charge any iPhone.

I ordered: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071DP1DZJ/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Skiefire]

You don't get AppleCare+ refunded, because the phone you've just paid off is now yours, and will still have AppleCare+ on it for the remainder of the 2 years.

You do if you’re trading an AppleCare phone in.

 

[sparkie1984]

Does this mean faster wireless is coming?

 

[harrymomsen]

Apple didn't enable fast wireless charging, so even if the base is capable it won't fast charge any iPhone.

But later it will be possible:


http://bgr.com/2017/09/19/iphone-8-vs-iphone-x-fast-wireless-charging/

 

[Brookzy]

Does this mean faster wireless is coming?

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Yes Apple have said from the start they will release a software update to increase wireless charging to 7.5W at some point, which is why I spent the extra on one of their recommended wireless chargers.

 

[Kiimora]

In the interim check out iPhone X Torras ultra thin cases on Amazon; absolutely no bulk whatsoever, I have just ordered 2

 

[Bentron]

In the interim check out iPhone X Torras ultra thin cases on Amazon; absolutely no bulk whatsoever, I have just ordered 2

Have you used them before? Looking at their silicone cases and wondering how they compare to Apple’s.

 

[ssrij]

Sadly won't know if stores are getting stock until a day or so before launch but cab keep an eye out.

Wish I could give a solid answer on this. Computer says 3rd for silver but out internal availability list shows a blank space while SG shows 10th on everything so I would say the SG is accurate

Edit: just checked when I got into work and now the silver is showing internally as 3rd. Going by past launches this is usually pretty accurate

Cheers dude. I would be grateful if you can tell me by 2nd Nov if the Oxford store(s) will have ANY stock, I am looking to buy a 64GB Silver X!
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I asked on twitter and they said it definitely wont be locked to the first sim.

The thing about these companies that I don't like is that you always get a different answer depending on who you talk to! Like there's no one consistent answer to some questions.
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Our phones are unlocked!

Most of the phones we sell aren't locked to a network, including almost all of our SIM free phones. That means you can put any UK SIM card into your phone and enjoy the benefits of whichever UK network you prefer.

https://selfhelp.carphonewarehouse.com/SelfHelp/request.do?view()=c{ede583e0-1fa9-11df-4872-f20203001e3d}

https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/sim-free.html

Being unlocked and locking to the first SIM is different. The phone arrives unlocked, so you can put any SIM, no matter which carrier. BUT, after inserting it, it can get locked to that SIM and THEN you can't use any other SIM.

See the difference? You can choose which SIM to insert when you get the phone because it's unlocked, but AFTER you insert and activate the phone, you can no longer insert another SIM.

 

[Pez555]

Nothing stopping you at all. Plus you can get a partial refund on the unused portion of AppleCare+ if I remember correctly too.

Is that true regarding the partial refund? How does that work?

 

[MrMister111]

Apple didn't enable fast wireless charging, so even if the base is capable it won't fast charge any iPhone.

I ordered: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071DP1DZJ/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's coming in a software updates according to Apple though, can find the detail at mo but was mentioned.

 

[mark-in-mk]

Anyone getting a new contract or upgrade from o2? My order status just show "in progress" but no delivery date.

Yes, O2 never update that status until its getting ready to ship and you have been allocated a specific phone just before shipping. I've never known give a date.
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I ordered from O2 at about 0745 yesterday, don’t even have a confirmation email just have an order number and was told it’d turn up within 24hrs...

I ordered from them at 7.37 (glad I checked early) and had my confirmation email at 7.43. Might be worth calling them

 

[Kiimora]

Have you used them before? Looking at their silicone cases and wondering how they compare to Apple’s.

I got the hard back for my 7+ last year & it still going strong . I used the leather case for a week or so, it just did’nt offer the full protection I needed

 

[ssrij]

It's coming in a software updates according to Apple though, can find the detail at mo but was mentioned.

It only bumps up the amount of power the phone accepts (via wireless charging) from 5 watts to 7.5 watts, which isn't enough to wirelessly fast charge. You need a minimum of 15w.