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

[Hermes Monster]

So I went and collected mine from the UK MAil depot whilst on my way to Uni. Crossing some of the worst roads known to man and into the armpit of Kent that is Sittingbourne... however, I was able to make it out with all my belongings and absolutely love this device. Seriously guys, you’re in for a treat and more deliveries will come out!

My only slight reservation is I cannot view the numerical battery percentage without pulling down control centre - if any users have a fix for this do let me know!

It’s fantastic, and I wish you all well and will check back on the thread here and there to answer any questions - if I get any more info I’ll post it too!

The battery percentage has gone unfortunately, due to space constraints

 

[v15h44l]

Any other 13-20 Nov people still on 'Preparing for Dispatch'?

I suppose it must take a day to put a box in an envelope.

Yes still on PFD. Apple live chat told me in the morning that it will be dispatched Friday. This means we won’t get the device until Monday as there will be no deliveries made during the weekend...

 

[madzo2010]

JL UPDATE:
" I am pleased to confirm that we are indeed expecting a delivery of the iPhone X tomorrow. However, this is an estimated date from our supplier and can be subject to change."

If true. I'll eagerly await another chat with my banks fraud team

 

[Jinjin]

I mentioned this earlier but I was at the Bromley Apple store earlier changing my online order to IUP. I asked the lady serving me ‘have you had much stock in?’ And her reply ended ‘well tomorrow should be a good day (for stock) ‘. No idea how accurate this is or what it actually means, could be some stock in the morning for people thinking of looking.

Apols in advance if it turns out to be nothing!

 

[BlueLabel]

Any other 13-20 Nov people still on 'Preparing for Dispatch'?

I suppose it must take a day to put a box in an envelope.

It’s not nice to see some of you left waiting. Sadly this is often the way with Apple especially when they bring out something new. The demand was huge.

Once the phone is in your hands the wait will be forgotten.... until next time lol

 

[Loopy65]

Quick question .. does anyone know if facial recognition is supposed to work with AND without glasses? I wear glasses in the day but don’t need them when I’m laying in bed. Bit of a hassle if I need to put them on just for a quick glance at email!

I did give it a quick try and it wouldn’t open

 

[BlueLabel]

Quick question .. does anyone know if facial recognition is supposed to work with AND without glasses? I wear glasses in the day but don’t need them when I’m laying in bed. Bit of a hassle if I need to put them on just for a quick glance at email!

Yup. Set mine up with glasses on.

Works with and without them I’m pleased to say.

 

[Scontig]

Yes still on PFD. Apple live chat told me in the morning that it will be dispatched Friday. This means we won’t get the device until Monday as there will be no deliveries made during the weekend...

Yeah I thought so. Ah well, at least it'll make Monday good for once.

It’s not nice to see some of you left waiting. Sadly this is often the way with Apple especially when they bring out something new. The demand was huge.

Once the phone is in your hands the wait will be forgotten.... until next time lol

Thanks, it's quite nice to see this as most people don't care once they've got theirs haha.

 

[goodbye_harmony]

Any other 13-20 Nov people still on 'Preparing for Dispatch'?

I suppose it must take a day to put a box in an envelope.

I'm stuck PFD since just after 11am. Not happy but can't complain really.

Is it possible to upgrade to a Saturday delivery?

 

[kinster]

No more 6am refreshes for me

 

[Vindallo1]

w

Live chat.

what time you think it will go live?

 

[Bil6699]

w

what time you think it will go live?

No one know, But I have this answer from JL.

 

[jwood71]

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Received my iPhone X 64GB Silver yesterday! I was on the Nov 13-20 estimate and yesterday, my order changed from Processing to PFD, but I also reserved an iPhone at my local Apple reseller last week, and they called me yesterday saying they have my iPhone ready for collection, so I popped into the store and picked it up, and cancelled my Apple order.

I have ordered a Belkin BOOST↑UP™ wireless charger from Apple's website (expensive, but hey, at least I will get 7.5W charging soon!) which will be delivered tomorrow by UK Mail. I have also got insurance on it from SoSure, protected against loss/theft/damage and next-day replacement/repair, for £10.49/month, so I am going totally case-less!

This phone is beautiful. The display looks amazing, and I have turned on TrueTone, as I like it very much. The speakers are also pretty loud and clear. Face ID works flawlessly and it was a breeze to set up. Also bought a few paid apps like CARROT weather and Apollo for Reddit, which look amazing on the iPhone X and much better than other apps. Some apps like Google Maps have the black bezel, which is annoying, but I hope it gets fixed soon. Camera is amazing, wasn't expecting anything less than that, however front-facing Portrait features aren't perfect, as expected because its in beta, and I hope it comes out of beta soon. Battery life is also excellent so far. The gestures are easy to understand and intuitive.

It's only been a day, but I am loving my iPhone X. I will update in a week when I have used this phone more thoroughly.

 

[madzo2010]

Who do JL use for delivery again? DPD?

 

[iStockNow]

FWIW, JL stock level, updated 3 mins ago.

Stock of 1 should be ignored.

Cheadle 256GB Silver 3
Liverpool 64GB Silver 1
Solihull 64GB Silver 1
Peterborough 64GB Silver 1
Peterborough 64GB Black 1
Glasgow 256GB Black 1
Glasgow 64GB Black 1
High Wycombe 256GB Silver 3
High Wycombe 64GB Silver 1
Cribbs Causeway 256GB Silver 3
Cribbs Causeway 64GB Silver 1
Brent Cross 256GB Black 1
Oxford Street 256GB Silver 1
Oxford Street 64GB Silver 1
Oxford Street 64GB Black 1
Kingston 256GB Silver 1
Aberdeen 256GB Silver 1
Aberdeen 256GB Black 1

 

[Loopy65]

Yup. Set mine up with glasses on.

Works with and without them I’m pleased to say.

Thanks for this - I’ll persist in trying then. Might try without glasses first and it then might work with glasses. At least I know it’s possible now.

 

[Sebct]

Who do JL use for delivery again? DPD?

yep!

 

[stringyb92]

If I dont get a reservation at 6am tomorrow, I might pull the trigger and go to JL after work

 

[Tsuchiya]

Whoa, anyone else suddenly get an email from Apple about their iUP reservation?

Reserved October 27th at about 8:10am. Estimated arrival in store was December 3rd then the 1st.

10 minutes ago got an email saying that my phone was ready and I can select a date/time to come in and upgrade.

 

[RossP81]

I was on the due by 18th November and just received a notification say it’s areived at my local Apple store and to choose a day to collect

 

[5to1]

Not much use listening out for it, it was being delivered to my work address and I'm now at home!

Should have asked the boss if you could punch in some overtime, about 72 hours worth . Would help to pay for the phone as a bonus

 

[pauliet]

been quiet this year and only occasionally watching... had an iUP for 9th Dec that just leapt to available (popping into covent Garden tomorrow)... Silver 256Gb ... hope it happens for the rest of you too!

 

[darmac]

I'm stuck PFD since just after 11am. Not happy but can't complain really.

Is it possible to upgrade to a Saturday delivery?

I would be willing to go pick it up from local depot, do you think that is possible?

 

[Crayon7]

I will definitely not be here in this thread next year after spending this much on the phone but then again I was never one to upgrade every year.

Doesn’t help that I had crap first pre order experience with Apple overall....

 

[dbrose]

Thanks for this - I’ll persist in trying then. Might try without glasses first and it then might work with glasses. At least I know it’s possible now.

This was shown in the keynote