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Apple Letting Customers 'Get Ready' for iPhone 13 Launch With Pre-Order Setup
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Do you have a business account by any chance?I am getting an error when trying to verify my t mobile account
No it’s just a personal account with 2 lines. I’ve been using the iPhone upgrade program for years and this is the first time running into issues.
I found this thread, but T-Mobile is saying there is not a sim lock on my account.
Apple iPhone Upgrade Program T-Mobile PIN Code Issues | T-Mobile Community
I am unable to enroll in the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program because there is some type of issue with my T-Mobile account. I have contacted T-Mobile and Apple and no one seems to know what the problem is.In June I ported over two lines from AT&T and opened a brand new line. All three of my iPhone...
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I just completed the process through the apple store app with iPhone upgrade program. worked flawlesslyAwww.... guess us iphone upgrade program people don't get that early jump anymore.
That’s the old 12 pro max I am trading just covered it up
This is probably the best way to streamline anybody who decides to use bots to mass purchase any iPhones. Resellers who mark up by 50% don't deserve nice things.
Following the announcement of the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple is allowing customers to get ready for pre-orders, which are set to take place on Friday, September 17 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Existing and new iPhone Upgrade Program members can use the Apple Store app on the iPhone or Apple's website to go through all of the pre-approval steps to get ready to purchase a new iPhone, including checking upgrade eligibility, securing credit lines, and confirming other necessary information.
Those who are not members of the iPhone Upgrade Program can also select their preferred iPhone, confirm their status with their carrier, add accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, and add a preferred payment method to prepare for the iPhone launch. Both payment in full and other payment options are supported.
With this setup process, all customers who go through the "Get Ready" steps will be able to pre-order their devices with the tap of a button on launch day.
Apple has always had the pre-approval process for iPhone Upgrade Program customers, but the new streamlined pre-order preparation for other customers appears to be a new addition.
The iPhone 13 models are priced starting at $699, while the iPhone 13 Pro models are priced starting at $999. Pre-orders begin on Friday, September 17 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
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Just a regular personal account with 2 lines. This is their last message. Not sure what it means
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What credit bureau does Citizens One use for the IUP? My credit reports are all frozen so mine isn’t going through.
Just got off the phone with T-Mobile. They explained that I should be able to use Apple's iUP as I did originally, but that "things" are not "ready" on T-Mobile's end just yet, which is why this step is failing. I'll take that with a grain of salt.
Those who are not members of the iPhone Upgrade Program can also select their preferred iPhone, confirm their status with their carrier, add accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, and add a preferred payment method to prepare for the iPhone launch. Both payment in full and other payment options are supported.
Not sure what they mean. It looks like only IUPs can do all that. If you use a carrier Next type program, that option is not available, just only an option to save it as a "favorite".
Not sure what they mean. It looks like only IUPs can do all that. If you use a carrier Next type program, that option is not available, just only an option to save it as a "favorite".
Does anyone know how easy it is to adjust storage capacity Friday morning after already getting pre-approved?
I checked my storage usage on my 512gb model and Settings showed I had used less than half, so I bumped down to the 256gb model. After I finished all that and got approved, I went back to settings and it had updated to being nearly full 🤦🏻♂️
I see it says:
I checked my storage usage on my 512gb model and Settings showed I had used less than half, so I bumped down to the 256gb model. After I finished all that and got approved, I went back to settings and it had updated to being nearly full 🤦🏻♂️
I see it says:
Just curious if anyone remembers from last year how easy a change that is or if I’ll lose 5 minutes redoing it Friday morning.
Sounds like you got the run-around. I'm with T-Mobile and had no trouble setting up the pre pre-order with approval.
The pre-ordering is basically one big race, this helps streamline the process by letting customers fill out their order before the race begins. This makes it fairer for everyone, so that it only comes down to who is the quickest to hit the button, regardless of whether youre purchasing outright, on a carrier plan, etc.
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Could be if you have a business account with T-Mobile you have to call in to T-Mobile to do the upgrade program, that’s what happened to me last year.
Could not pre - preorder using veteran status. Page just flashed and redirected, attempted to contact support but was notified support was currently overwhelmed and to try again later ( tried three hours later, still too busy ).
Yep. This will be my first upgrade since joining iUP. Nothing has changed with my T-Mo account since then. Weird.
Thanks for the response. I will try again tomorrow. The chat operator was no help. She said to take advantage of the iPhone upgrade program I’d have to buy the 13 from T-Mobile. It’s a shame a lot of these reps don’t have a clue.
Hi,
I only want to buy one Pro Max, I've setup pre-order on Apple.com. Can I setup another pre-order on the apple store app on my iPhone, even though I'm only buying one? Will i have problems if I do?
Thanks, Jerry
I only want to buy one Pro Max, I've setup pre-order on Apple.com. Can I setup another pre-order on the apple store app on my iPhone, even though I'm only buying one? Will i have problems if I do?
Thanks, Jerry