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

[Apple fanboy]

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

I didn't open mine until this morning. Hope your set up is a bit smoother than mine. iTunes didn't recognise my device for quite a while. Had to speak to apple to get it sorted.
Still having an issue with iMessage and my wife's iPad. Back on the blower tomorrow.

 

[Jinjin]

I didn't open mine until this morning. Hope your set up is a bit smoother than mine. iTunes didn't recognise my device for quite a while. Had to speak to apple to get it sorted.
Still having an issue with iMessage and my wife's iPad. Back on the blower tomorrow.

Plan to set up as new so hopefully will all be ok

 

[Sparky2012]

I decided to go have a look today at the new iPhones at the Apple Store while I was out and about, and so these are my impressions of mainly the Max. After 20-25 mins of using the Max and then going back to my 8 Plus it felt ancient. Otherwise, it was really nice, although I did notice the display didn’t seem to be as vibrant or as good to look at vs the regular Xs next to me. I compared both displays and nothing was obviously wrong or bad with the Max display, but it just wasn’t as good to look at. Also, I really wish the YouTube app would be installed on instore units so I could sample HDR video on the devices.

I really felt like the Max was a good size but CC is definitely difficult to reach with one hand and so I enabled reachability which helped but wasn’t amazing. That’s the only issue I had in regards to the size of the device.

The gold colour is weird. I liked it but very difficult to nail down what exact shade, etc it is based on as its always seemingly changing with light, etc.

Overall thoughts are that I really liked it, and is definitely the natural step up from my 8 Plus for when I do go for a new device in November. Don’t really want to downsize to the regular Xs although it does fit in the hand really nicely.

 

[bubblegum2001]

Mobile usage Virgin Mobile £25 unlimited hotspot iPhone 8 Plus (Data usage 25th August till 25th Sep) Coming upto 3tb this month data usage. Average usage each month is 1TB or More. (iPhone 8 last reset is Dec 12th total usage is 9.1TB)

iPhone X 3UK UNLIMITED EVERYTHING £14 July tested 3 unlimited binge I used 1171gb hotspot nonstop netflix till my
television blew up. Average usage each month is 200gb-400gb (iPhone X last reset is 12th Dec total usage is 4.2tb)

 

[AVBeatMan]

Had great fun this evening (still am). Forgot how nice it is to set up a new iPhone as a new device, getting rid of apps not used for a while, reorganising the home screen, placing apps into folders and renaming them. Much better than just restoring from iCloud backup. When I did that yesterday it was just like holding a bigger version of my X. Now it feels like a completely new device. The only pain is logging into stuff and remembering passwords. If you know those then setting up as a new iPhone is much nicer. May take longer but is fun to do.

 

[Jinjin]

First impressions of the gold now it’s finally open... wow, perfect shade! Not blingy and in this evening room light looks almost silver..

 

[John webstar44]

Mobile usage Virgin Mobile £25 unlimited hotspot iPhone 8 Plus (Data usage 25th August till 25th Sep) Coming upto 3tb this month data usage.

iPhone X 3UK UNLIMITED EVERYTHING £14 July I used 1171gb 3UK binge hotspot nonstop till my television blew up.

Dude WTF lol Bloody hell mad 2500GB Virgin Mobile and 1171GB on 3UK Rest in peace unlimited networks no wonder why Virgin Mobile/3UK so slow 24/7 the amount of nutjobs eating too much bandwidth like no tomorrow.

 

[Jinjin]

Missus thinks I’m being paranoid but I’ve noticed these two little marks on the bottom edge of the phone. The right most one can be clearly felt ( like a nick ) when running your finger along the bottom edge.

 

[alFR]

Missus thinks I’m being paranoid but I’ve noticed these two little marks on the bottom edge of the phone. The right most one can be clearly felt ( like a nick ) when running your finger along the bottom edge.

Assuming they are chips in the glass I’d be returning that I’m afraid. Can you use the magnifier on your old phone (or an actual magnifier) to get a closer look? Will they polish off (maybe some factory debris stuck to the screen)?

 

[Jinjin]

Assuming they are chips in the glass I’d be returning that I’m afraid. Can you use the magnifier on your old phone (or an actual magnifier) to get a closer look? Will they polish off (maybe some factory debris stuck to the screen)?

Yeah defo taking it back. The left hand side feels like glue between the glass and seal. The right hand side is a nick on the steel.

Guess I’ll be up at 6am to see if they’ve got stock!

 

[AVBeatMan]

Missus thinks I’m being paranoid but I’ve noticed these two little marks on the bottom edge of the phone. The right most one can be clearly felt ( like a nick ) when running your finger along the bottom edge.

Definitely not got that on mine. You need to return for a replacement.

 

[Guv280984]

Yeah defo taking it back. The left hand side feels like glue between the glass and seal. The right hand side is a nick on the steel.

Guess I’ll be up at 6am to see if they’ve got stock!

Plenty of stock around today so you’ll have no issues getting a replacement...

 

[Jinjin]

Plenty of stock around today so you’ll have no issues getting a replacement...

Hopefully Bromley have a 256 max gold. Will try snag one on IUP reservation in case

 

[Manda]

Code still works...

It worked on checkout but was not applied to my bill. When they said they would apply afterwards they advised the code had expired.

 

[nwlondonlad]

Just picked up my XS Max from the Apple shop in Vegas. Won $200 on the Willy Wonka slots so treated myself to a leather case. Life is good

 

[Furzul]

Link please.
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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...

They won’t exchange it for purely cosmet reasons, dings and scratches etc. But if the front or back glass cracks then they will change it because the water proofing is compromised.

 

[badgerman]

Everything back in stock via IUP for reservations in store today!

 

[sparkie1984]

Hopefully Bromley have a 256 max gold. Will try snag one on IUP reservation in case

I looked at the gold yesterday and whilst I liked the band, I felt like I would probably feel a bit ‘meh’ about it after a while.

 

[hannahjayne]

I *accidentally* bought a 44mm S4 watch yesterday. Worried it’s too big, but the 38mm has always felt too small. Does the 14 day refund policy apply on watches even though the straps could show wear at that point? Really don’t want to take the p*ss but really not sure and the 40mm is unavailable everywhere.

 

[sparkie1984]

I don’t think the watch strap will be showing much wear after 14 days.

Unless you’re dragging it on walls.

 

[MD_Dan]

Some movement

Preparing for Dispatch Delivers 24 Sep - 1 Oct by Standard


What day did peoples change to this status that were delivered on Friday?

You had anymore movement mine hasn’t changed since Friday night just says preparing for shipment.

 

[Guv280984]

It worked on checkout but was not applied to my bill. When they said they would apply afterwards they advised the code had expired.

That’s a disgrace! False advertising so you have every right to complain and have that reinstated. I thought it was some sort of employee discount or scheme so surprised they’re saying that...
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I *accidentally* bought a 44mm S4 watch yesterday. Worried it’s too big, but the 38mm has always felt too small. Does the 14 day refund policy apply on watches even though the straps could show wear at that point? Really don’t want to take the p*ss but really not sure and the 40mm is unavailable everywhere.

Of course, you get 14 days for everting with Apple including cases, etc

 

[gadget123]

Been preparing for dispatch a will now In previous years it shipped hours after. Not expected until Thursday it October 1st now.

 

[captpicar]

You had anymore movement mine hasn’t changed since Friday night just says preparing for shipment.

Mine went to dispatched late Friday and has been at the Glasgow UK Mail hub since early Sat morning. Expected to be delivered tomorrow sometime

 

[Beards]

Mine went to dispatched late Friday and has been at the Glasgow UK Mail hub since early Sat morning. Expected to be delivered tomorrow sometime

Nice one... Mine (24-1) is still on preparing.... but I also know that could change anytime to dispatch and probably be here the day after.