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

[Donfor39]

I’m waiting for o2 to unlock my X. I hope you get your phone tomorrow.

Thanks o2 unlock was approx 48-72hrs or 2-3days.
1st request via website e-form which was rejected as they didn't have EMEI which I had typed in from sys info screen -though I passed it again via e-chat 2 nights ago and got confirmation e-mail today10:30 bst approx.

Are you moving away from I Phone X-time moves fast indeed

 

[FFR]

This is quite off topic, but I can't think of a better place to ask the question

I backed up my old phone on iCloud as normal, no problems with restoring to my new iPhone XS.

My Whatsapp messages all transferred over, all group chats etc all in tact. The issue I'm having is when searching for a message in whatsapp, it only finds results since I got my new phone - ie it won't look up my search term in any messages before last Friday

I can scroll back to conversations before last Friday, and have old conversations saved in my archive folder with no problems, it just won't let me search within them

Can someone check to see if they are having the same issue? Or does anyone know of a solution

I believe you have to open each message on your phone and it will allow your search. Over time it should go back to normal, as you open up messages

 

[Shanghaichica]

Thanks o2 unlock was approx 48-72hrs or 2-3days.
1st request via website e-form which was rejected as they didn't have EMEI which I had typed in from sys info screen -though I passed it again via e-chat 2 nights ago and got confirmation e-mail today10:30 bst approx.

Are you moving away from I Phone X-time moves fast indeed

I did mine on the live chat yesterday so probably a while so wait yet.

 

[Azzin]

All the leather colours are listed on the Apple website. The image your looking at is probably just off.

I know, it’s just that the image I posted absolutely looks orange, but the closest I can see on the app is pink.
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Not this one? View attachment 790078

Actually, having had a closer squint at it, I think you may be right, it’s the saddle brown.

 

[AVBeatMan]

I know, it’s just that the image I posted absolutely looks orange, but the closest I can see on the app is pink.
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Actually, having had a closer squint at it, I think you may be right, it’s the saddle brown.

I know what you mean. My Saddle Brown looks a bit orange. Don't like it as much as last years but it might just need some ageing?

 

[Apple fanboy]

I know, it’s just that the image I posted absolutely looks orange, but the closest I can see on the app is pink.
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Actually, having had a closer squint at it, I think you may be right, it’s the saddle brown.

I’m sure it is.

 

[Supersonicc]

I only use my fast charger to top up during the day or if I’m running low and want to go out.

I’ve got the new 30W USB-C adapter with lighting cable. For me, it’s perfect for fast iPad Pro charging instead of using the slow 5W charger.

Fast charging on the iPhone is more of a luxury than essential. I timed my XS Max on fast charge & it went from zero to full charge in just over an hour. It is great for topping up etc.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Anyone tried using their new phone’s case less? Ooh, how long for? Just using mine now but will “recase “ soon....!!!

 

[zetti]

Anyone tried using their new phone’s case less? Ooh, how long for? Just using mine now but will “recase “ soon....!!!

I did for like a few hours and then I decided to put my case on. I’m too freaked out at the thought of dropping it and cracking the glass.

 

[Scarlet Siren]

I’ve been away for over a week so have only gotten round to using my Xs Max today. Just a few short hours with it i’m loving it so far. I’m glad I updated from the 8 Plus, the camera is wonderful. It’s not quite the DSLR and various prime lenses I own but I’m still impressed. I travel often so it’s convenient and less cumbersome and I got some brilliant photos at concerts with the 8 Plus and i’m excited to see what the Xs can do in the same setting. The gold phone is beautiful, I currently have a clear case on to appreciate it.

And.. a pair of AirPods may have “fallen” in to my online shopping basket. So far so good. I think they’re pretty decent. It’s going’s to take a bit of time to get used to the “look” of them in my ears but I love the ease of use.

Next upgrade Aluminium Series 2 to SS Series 4. Soon. I can’t have everything at once!

 

[AVBeatMan]

I did for like a few hours and then I decided to put my case on. I’m too freaked out at the thought of dropping it and cracking the glass.

This sounds weird but the Xs max feels less skippy than my x did?

Still snapping back in a case though!

 

[zetti]

This sounds weird but the Xs max feels less skippy than my x did?

Still snapping back in a case though!

I haven’t had an x so I can’t compare but I felt more comfortable with my 6s plus being caseless
[doublepost=1538171704][/doublepost]Do any one of you use the True Tone display? I tried with abs without & I have to say the True Tone is actually much easier on my eyes.

 

[Scarlet Siren]

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[nwlondonlad]

I know this isn’t the right place for this but can anyone recommend a good wireless charging plate ? There seem to be so many with different voltages and a lot seem to be geared towards Android.
Thanks.

Loving the max, I made the jump from a 7+ the gestures were easy to master without looking them up. The one that took the longest to get to grips with was the double tap to bring up open apps

 

[zetti]

I know this isn’t the right place for this but can anyone recommend a good wireless charging plate ? There seem to be so many with different voltages and a lot seem to be geared towards Android.
Thanks.

Loving the max, I made the jump from a 7+ the gestures were easy to master without looking them up. The one that took the longest to get to grips with was the double tap to bring up open apps

I personally am going to go for the Belkin one that apple sells. It’s meant to be amazing.

 

[Scarlet Siren]

Is there a way to keep last year’s wallpapers from last year (iOS 11?)

 

[zetti]

Is there a way to keep last year’s wallpapers from last year (iOS 11?)

They are saved here. http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/09/download-ios-11-wallpapers/

 

[Scarlet Siren]

They are saved here. http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/09/download-ios-11-wallpapers/

Brilliant! Thank you!

 

[Shanghaichica]

I personally am going to go for the Belkin one that apple sells. It’s meant to be amazing.

I’ve ordered the Belkin one too. I had bought a cheap one last year for the X because I was waiting for AirPower but now that AirPower seems to be dead I decided to get another one.

Ordered the belkin one late on Wednesday and it was supposed to be delivered yesterday but it didn’t show up and is now back at the depot. I dunno if they will today but I’m gonna be out at some point today.

 

[modelbehaviour]

Got my XS last night, managed to just walk in and pick one up!

Does anyone have recommendations for a black or clear case available in the UK? I looked on Amazon but I can only find X cases which say they supposedly fit the XS...

 

[Shanghaichica]

Got my XS last night, managed to just walk in and pick one up!

Does anyone have recommendations for a black or clear case available in the UK? I looked on Amazon but I can only find X cases which say they supposedly fit the XS...

I have a crystal clear one from spigen but I can’t seem to find one for the Xs.

 

[kkh786]

Anybody in UK suffering from the signal and WiFi issue some are experiencing in the US?

Yes in addition to the GPS issues.. I reckon it is those Intel modems.

I have returned my XS and decided against any other 2018 iPhone this time round.. I don't want to faff around with Apple QC especially if I am forking out £999!

 

[Shanghaichica]

Yes in addition to the GPS issues.. I reckon it is those Intel modems.

I have returned my XS and decided against any other 2018 iPhone this time round.. I don't want to faff around with Apple QC especially if I am forking out £999!

Haven’t we had intel modems over here for a while anyway?

 

[Kiimora]

Got my XS last night, managed to just walk in and pick one up!

Does anyone have recommendations for a black or clear case available in the UK? I looked on Amazon but I can only find X cases which say they supposedly fit the XS...

I have the ESR ultra thin clear silicone case from Amazon on my Max, it is exactly that; thin & fits like a glove. Apple cases add more bulk to the phone imo.

I got the same brand on my X last year with the chrome borders; the buyer did not realise it was in a case

 

[Azzin]

Got my XS last night, managed to just walk in and pick one up!

Does anyone have recommendations for a black or clear case available in the UK? I looked on Amazon but I can only find X cases which say they supposedly fit the XS...

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-for-your-new-xs-xs-max-merged.2137318/unread
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I have the ESR ultra thin clear silicone case from Amazon on my Max, it is exactly that; thin & fits like a glove. Apple cases add more bulk to the phone imo.

I got the same brand on my X last year with the chrome borders; the buyer did not realise it was in a case

Do you have a link?