Other UK iPhone (2018) XS/XS Max/XR Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Lyn2012]

I restored my XS Max from iCloud but it now has the beta on it (from my iPhone X). I just want to get rid of the beta on my XS. When I connect my XS to my Mac iTunes doesn't "see" the XS?
Been on the phone to Apple and they can't see any reason it's not detecting the phone. Only think it can be is the USB-C adapter, but, it is charging the phone when plugged in. Any idea's? Current software on my XS Max is 12.1.

I had a problem with my iMac not recognising devices running iOS 12 (iPad Pro & Max). I had to upgrade from Yosemite to High Sierra, then after checking all available updates installed, restarted and had to download an extra Software update pop up and restart again before devices were recognised. I spent hours on the phone with Apple second tier support to get through this.

 

[Damon2]

Just been to pick my John Lewis order from Liverpool One.
Really nice screen.


I’m thinking about it. I bought a 7 plus in November last year second hand. The lad had fitted basically a back protector that was like a film. Does anybody know the name of them? It covered the sides also.

Sounds like a clear skin.
Something like this:

That particular one is from SlickWraps, who are doing 50% off for the next few hours - Depending on when you see this, although they are based in America, so you could be waiting a week or so until you recieve it.

But usually in major shopping malls theres stands with guys offering the same service, and will fit it for you.

 

[Fried_Gold]

Anyone plan on using their Xs without a case?

Me, I have a screen protector that was installed at the apple store but that’s it.

 

[Furzul]

Anyone plan on using their Xs without a case?

Yes. I have used all my iPhones without a case. I paid £200 for AppleCare on the X and XS, so if I drop it, i drop it, I will get another

 

[jameseld82]

Just got back from Lakeside.

I went for 256gb Max in silver.

I was 50/50 on colour right until the moment I selected it. I went into the Apple store 3 times as I couldn’t decide between silver or space grey.

Now the phone is sitting in my living room begging to be opened. Got to sort stuff out on the s8+ first.

I have a feeling the other half won’t br getting much conversion out of me tonight.

This is so exciting as I’ve never had an iPhone at launch. You guys in this thread have been great and my excitement has been so high.

 

[Cutiekitty92]

Glad it’s not just me! Thought it might be an IOS 12 issue, but works fine on my iPad Pro which even has the 12.1 beta on! Unless, of course that beta has a fix for something...

Ooooh I just updated my iPhone to 12.1 today but still no luck

 

[LiE_]

Does anyone know if you can return a device within 14 days on the iUP?

 

[The Game 161]

Just got back from Lakeside.

I went for 256gb Max in silver.

I was 50/50 on colour right until the moment I selected it. I went into the Apple store 3 times as I couldn’t decide between silver or space grey.

Now the phone is sitting in my living room begging to be opened. Got to sort stuff out on the s8+ first.

I have a feeling the other half won’t br getting much conversion out of me tonight.

This is so exciting as I’ve never had an iPhone at launch. You guys in this thread have been great and my excitement has been so high.

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enjoy

it's a beast of a device. I know when walking into work I have to hold it in both hands. Certainly huge in the hand
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Anyone plan on using their Xs without a case?

No chance lol far too big in the hand. Loving my spigen case. black border for good grip while still seeing the back of the phone.

For the first time ever on a phone I might just stick with the one case.

 

[sparkie1984]

Well I can confirm the data from activity has copied over! Although I had to go into the activity app then it had a progress bag down the bottom saying restoring from iCloud.

 

[Azzin]

Just got back from Lakeside.

I went for 256gb Max in silver.

I was 50/50 on colour right until the moment I selected it. I went into the Apple store 3 times as I couldn’t decide between silver or space grey.

Now the phone is sitting in my living room begging to be opened. Got to sort stuff out on the s8+ first.

I have a feeling the other half won’t br getting much conversion out of me tonight.

This is so exciting as I’ve never had an iPhone at launch. You guys in this thread have been great and my excitement has been so high.

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That carpet tho...

 

[Hustle]

Anyone who wants £10 off a case or screen protector, go to https://accessories.ee.co.uk/promotion/MinuteOne and use code MINUTEONE101.

 

[Loopy65]

Me, I have a screen protector that was installed at the apple store but that’s it.

At the moment have nothing on it and love it. I’ve ordered a Peel transparent case that’s very thin which I may use but it’s not going to be here for a week or so.
Have used them naked since my first iPhone 3G. Only had the Peel case on my X because it was horribly slippery.

 

[Hustle]

I've always been case-less, but have bought the Apple Leather Case for the iPhone XS.

It's covering up the phones beauty though....

 

[L8Craig]

Sounds like a clear skin.
Something like this:

That particular one is from SlickWraps, who are doing 50% off for the next few hours - Depending on when you see this, although they are based in America, so you could be waiting a week or so until you recieve it.

But usually in major shopping malls theres stands with guys offering the same service, and will fit it for you.

Cheers

 

[njek]

Anyone with 3UK.
What your 4G Cellular speeds like Just had my iPhone XS Max 256gb delivered to my work place restored and tested the speedtest here in London getting only 1.34mb download and upload showing 7.56mb.

Why is this network is so slow for heavens my EE showing speeds on iPhone 7+ 39.87mb and upload 20.45mb

59.3 down, 12.6 up

 

[L8Craig]

59.3 down, 12.6 up

Mine was 66 down the other night. Will obviously differ area by area.

 

[njek]

So i excitedly walked into my Three store to pick up my preorder from last Friday only to be told that it never arrived, and they have no certain date for when it will!!! Absolutely fuming.
They said it would definitely be with me by the middle of October!!!! Gggrrrrr

Happened to me too...all their XS came in on time, but my XS Max (the only XS Max pre-order in the store) didn’t arrive. Have been told it should arrive by 5 Oct

 

[AVBeatMan]

enjoy

it's a beast of a device. I know when walking into work I have to hold it in both hands. Certainly huge in the hand
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No chance lol far too big in the hand. Loving my spigen case. black border for good grip while still seeing the back of the phone.

For the first time ever on a phone I might just stick with the one case.

Link please.
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Yes. I have used all my iPhones without a case. I paid £200 for AppleCare on the X and XS, so if I drop it, i drop it, I will get another

I'm always unsure how AppleCare works. I thought they wouldn't exchange the phone if it still works? Like if you drop it and it gets all scratched, as long as it's still working they won't exchange it?
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I restored my XS Max from iCloud but it now has the beta on it (from my iPhone X). I just want to get rid of the beta on my XS. When I connect my XS to my Mac iTunes doesn't "see" the XS?
Been on the phone to Apple and they can't see any reason it's not detecting the phone. Only think it can be is the USB-C adapter, but, it is charging the phone when plugged in. Any idea's? Current software on my XS Max is 12.1.

Turned out it was the adapter I had. Tried another one and it worked. Had to set up as a new device though which, although I didn't want to do is surprisingly enjoyable to do. It's just remembering all your log in details for Facebook and Twitter etc etc....

 

[Wezzywebb]

I picked up a 64 gb XS today after reserving this morning @6am at the Metro Centre ,I was very surprised how quiet the store was ,first time in years I've been able to reserve one day after release

 

[Guv280984]

The code has expired now as used it and EE didn’t honour it as now run out.

Code still works...

 

[hannahjayne]

Does anyone know if you can return a device within 14 days on the iUP?

Yes, you can - I asked because I was unsure about the size of the max

 

[MD_Dan]

59.3 down, 12.6 up

My three speeds this evening 70+ down 30up
These are speeds I regularly get where I live sometimes even 100 down when it hits 11pm.

 

[Jinjin]

Does anyone know if you can return a device within 14 days on the iUP?

Sure can

 

[dazb69]

Anyone else having the auto-correct bubble hiding behind the keyboard out of site?

Only appears to do this on my XS Max, issue doesn’t appear to be there on iPhone 7 or 6S (also running iOS 12.0)

 

[Jinjin]

Believe it or not... I’ve still not opened any of my goodies from yesterday... manic old day from the start, finally some peace to go through it all