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Do you plan on ordering the new iPhone 13 (2021) this September?

  • Yes

    Votes: 1,180 80.1%
  • No

    Votes: 178 12.1%
  • Not sure/Maybe

    Votes: 116 7.9%

  • Total voters
    1,474

PhillyGuy72

macrumors 68040
Sep 13, 2014
3,073
4,653
Philadelphia, PA USA
I'm going to do this - remove Sim from 12 Pro Max to 13 Pro Max and I hope it works...don't see why it wouldn't. The activation this year seems to be extremely buggy or bogged down or both.
This didn't quite work, (it was reading dual sim cards. Phone worked but no data plan) My iMessage is messed up. Now Esim has 2 esims with non working anything.

This activation is a total disaster! I'll have to go to Verizon tomorrow...eh.

I did get into the Apple Store and trade in the 12 Pro Max, full $790 plus tax back to my original payment. So I'm happy with that!

Enjoy the phones everyone!
If that full screen iPhone 14 is really coming next year, I'll be here! :)
 

MJedi

macrumors 6502a
Dec 16, 2010
899
386
According to UPS Follow My Delivery, my iPhone is...

almost_there.jpg
 

mgadoury

macrumors 6502a
Sep 14, 2016
712
748
SO, I tested an iPad mini 6 in store today. Least to say, the form factor is great, but wow is the 60hz super laggy on that still. Not worth it in my opinion. Everything needs 120hz now. Needs a better display too. Wasn’t impressed
 

zfletch74

macrumors regular
Sep 20, 2020
230
761
UPS truck has been in the subdivision directly north of me TWICE today...just keep waiting, just keep waiting...
 

maj71303

macrumors regular
May 13, 2014
218
277
Maryland
Well looks like my wife is out of luck on her’s. UPS was a debacle today with the timely technical issue and severe weather last night. It’s basically they are overwhelmed and needed an excuse to not get dinged by companies over that guarantee delivery policy. Well my wife will get her’s Monday most likely. I ordered from At&t as I’m with FirstNet and can’t do an order through apple. Mine didn’t arrive until 11:36 this morning to my FedEx sort destination near me and it was still delivered by 1:45PM which is dedication on FedEx part.
 

ksujoel

macrumors 65816
Sep 13, 2015
1,318
3,166
Kansas
Late reply, but I forgot about the eSIM and switched my SIM from the 12PM over and activated like I normally do. So if nothing else, that should work.

I’m not surprised with Verizon. They aren’t going to miss out on any potential activation fee revenue. 🙄
So, you just took your SIM from your 12PM and inserted into your 13? I've never done it this way before, as I've always just used the SIM that the new phone came with. So, if I use the old SIM, do I still need to turn off iCloud, Find My iPhone, etc, like I normally would?
 

Shadowbech

macrumors G3
Oct 18, 2011
9,038
5,894
So, you just took your SIM from your 12PM and inserted into your 13? I've never done it this way before, as I've always just used the SIM that the new phone came with. So, if I use the old SIM, do I still need to turn off iCloud, Find My iPhone, etc, like I normally would?
Since I buy sim-free models, I always insert the SIM card I have from previous models. With the exception of 12 since it's 5G, I needed a 5G sim so I ordered a SIM card from Verizon to be activated. I used that SIM card to activate my 13 Pro max no issues.
 

hungryteresa

macrumors 6502
Aug 15, 2010
473
2,044
Brooklyn, NY
FINALLY! The UPS person dropped it off around 6pm. My doorman checked it in almost immediately (this is rare). I ran downstairs and picked it up. I'm still trying to get the new iPhone setup. Looks like setting up eSIM was a breeze.

IMG_3608.jpg IMG_3613.jpg IMG_3617.jpg

YAY!! Now I have to put on my screen protector and my case. It was so fun tracking our iPhones together for the past week. Look forward to doing this again in 2022 with the more exciting iPhone 14?! Thank you all for calming me down when I was stressed and didn't think my iPhone would arrive today. You all are the best!!
 

esf215

macrumors regular
Aug 9, 2013
174
81
This didn't quite work, (it was reading dual sim cards. Phone worked but no data plan) My iMessage is messed up. Now Esim has 2 esims with non working anything.

This activation is a total disaster! I'll have to go to Verizon tomorrow...eh.

I did get into the Apple Store and trade in the 12 Pro Max, full $790 plus tax back to my original payment. So I'm happy with that!

Enjoy the phones everyone!
If that full screen iPhone 14 is really coming next year, I'll be here! :)
what gb phone did you trade in?
 

ksujoel

macrumors 65816
Sep 13, 2015
1,318
3,166
Kansas
Since I buy sim-free models, I always insert the SIM card I have from previous models. With the exception of 12 since it's 5G, I needed a 5G sim so I ordered a SIM card from Verizon to be activated. I used that SIM card to activate my 13 Pro max no issues.
I'm planning on doing data migration from my 12 Pro to my 13 PM. Should I activate first before doing the data migration? I'm trying not to confuse myself while getting this set up. ?
 

MinimeJer05

macrumors 6502
Sep 15, 2020
318
407
Minnesota
UPS dropped off my devices around 6:42pm. I don't recall the last time I ran to the door so fast after hearing it ring.

First impressions:

Woah, that camera bump! Also, I totally notice the smaller notch at the top and... I love that I upgraded to the Max this year! Sat last year out and went with the normal Pro and I am glad I talked myself back into the big daddy.
 

MinimeJer05

macrumors 6502
Sep 15, 2020
318
407
Minnesota
My delivery never came today it’s 8:05pm and nothing still out for delivery and driver passed by here like 4 times I guess someone stole my package
I've heard times where they for whatever reason pass by several times and then finally make the delivery. Does it still say out for delivery?
 
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