Right now, in Settings>Cellular, there should be an option to "Convert to eSIM" on her iPhone 11. It will walk her through the process. When it's 100% done, she can remove the physical sim without losing service.
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When I got switched to an eSIM with the iPhone 13 Pro (I think), it was a pretty seamless experience. I turned on my new phone and it worked without any issues. It looks like the iPhone 11 does have eSIM capabilities, so she could convert her physical SIM to eSIM before getting her new iPhone 15 Pro? It's really up to her. I think she could just turn on the new iPhone and it'll just work.
About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support
An eSIM is an industry-standard digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical SIM.
I can't wait until we get to that part of the week!
would suck for those who wants to pre-order for in-store pick up then you have to wait till at least very late thursday night or early friday morning for the pick up email. Ill be going with in-store pick up this time around. So I’ll definitely miss the shipping boat
Good side experiment for sure….mustve been a pleasant afternoon I hope, lunch with your sister and a Side trial between the two devices too
. Do you really feel that the 14 pro has a “poor” battery life? That’s my concern esp if the 15 pro battery life shows no improvement at all compared to 14Pro.
My 13 mini ( second phone) does have what I would consider a fairly weak battery, but man is it a joy to use. I end up using my 14 pro max as my main travel phone due to 13 mini weak battery. Was hoping to at least feel secure for a day’s use while traveling with the smaller 15 pro.
I wasn't looking to finance. On the regular Apple site, you can add your credit card to the pre-order prep. I didn't see the capability on the military site. I wasn't surprised - more a hope than a confusion. I'm good.
I did until one of my camera lenses got a crack. I think that happened because they protrude and putting it down on a surface got it one time.
And....? 🤣
Question: i started on iUP last year but on 10/11/22. I checked my account on citizens one and i got charged in 9/11/23 and that is my 12th payment so realistically i should be fine and not worry about being charged at checkout correct?
A friend of mine laughs at what I do tracking the shipping for a week and or going to get it at UPS CC... he just waits for the email/push that tells him it's ready for pickup. He doesn't stress... I do!
Haha strangely when i track for shipments i pretty much obsessed with checking on a daily basis
Daily???? sheesh... rookie! i check obsessively by the hour if not more often when it hasn't moved! LOL
I enjoy this time of year, and I miss the Guru. I'm not saying the name because my post was removed earlier. I'm a lurker for years, but am not happy at these turn of events. I try to help those people who don't bother looking at the first post and of course who wants to go thru hundreds of posts to catch the latest detail. And i always appreciate this yearly thread to catch the action with fellow New Phone peeps.
I get charged activation every year $35. Called, begged no avail they say its a valid charge even though they have nothing to do with the whole process
This might be a year I don't read/watch every part of every review once the review embargo lifts and just read/watch the parts I care about. I'm already getting so tired of hearing the same things over and over in the hands-on videos when I'm just trying to get more footage of how the new phone looks or hear opinions.
Lol 😂 i wish i could check every minute till I get it
It should tell you what your are gonna get charged when you prep for pre-order. If its tax plus first payment for the new phone you are good to go
Yea ill have to wait till Friday i suppose for that. I did the pre preorder and got approved but didnt show payment info yet.
I have the same issue. I have the 14 Pro Max now after mostly getting the regular Pros. Also have a new Mini 13 which I love. I'm set up to order the 15 Pro on Friday and now having second thoughts. I find my Pro Max too big and heavy to be comfortable using, but I love the big screen. With the slight weight and size reduction I'm thinking maybe I should try it. The Mini 13 is great to carry when going out, walking my dog etc., but hard to do any significant reading on. One more day to decide. 😀 I had no problem with the Pro battery life but I'm not a heavy user and have easy access to charging if necessary.
I got charged for the initial tax on my Apple Card. So I'm definitely good to go.
Interesting i havent event got charged yet abd my pre preorder is still approved for sure. Not sure if I should be concerned but then its just a temp.