I don’t believe this is the case or AT&T doesn’t have a clue. Everyone I have talked at AT&T has said a line eligible for an upgrade (paid more than 12 payments on a 24 month next plan) can trade in the iPhone 7 toward the X. They did say that the phone has to be in good condition with no water damage. The credits won’t continue.
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Carrier AT&T Pre-Order and Dispatch Thread
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I don’t believe this is the case or AT&T doesn’t have a clue. Everyone I have talked at AT&T has said a line eligible for an upgrade (paid more than 12 payments on a 24 month next plan) can trade in the iPhone 7 toward the X. They did say that the phone has to be in good condition with no water damage. The credits won’t continue.
You are correct. I misread my upgrade screen. My previous post has been edited.
Anyone that preordered the 8 have any suggestions? I’ll be preordering the X and I’m leaning toward going through AT&T. I’ve read stories of the trade in process through Apple with phones getting lost and other issues about the condition of the trade in. Is it better to preorder through the AT&T app, AT&T website or a physical store? I’d like to get my phone in 2017 but with the rumors of low supply, I’m a bit nervous.
The Apple Store app is always the best way to go with pre-orders. It’s your best chance of getting in early and pre-ordering.
I'm sure this has been answered but I couldn't figure out a good way to search for it. I'm on AT&T next and have an upgrade available on my line, but my 7+ isn't completely paid off. I know if I upgrade I have to trade my current device in. When preordering through Apple, will I receive instructions on how to send my phone back?
I got my notification through the Apple Store app with tracking number early today. If you go to apple web page link, it gave me the option for “pre-signature” for UPS. Print out a form, fill it out, sign, and attach to your front door with instructions so they leave it (or tell them to leave a neighbor).
They have to pass thru the main hub in Memphis to get routed to California. I work in the airline industry and both cargo and passenger flights mostly have to pass thru a hub airport. This is one of the big reasons it’s hard/expensive to get direct flights unless your departing or arriving at a hub.
If there's not enough direct packages flying from DFW to Cali at a particular time (like in your case) then West Coast packages will be routed to a hub in Memphis where more freight can be collected and filling planes to the brim before being dispatched to save the $$$.
I’ve always had UPS deliver my Apple stuff, whether ordered through AT&T or Apple, or even Best Buy, with signature required. This time it's FedEx which doesn’t require a signature. We have people in my small town who follow the delivery trucks and packages disappear off porches really fast. I’m going to be on a vigilant lookout for that FedEx truck all day tomorrow.
I didn't get my shipping notification until about an hour ago. Mine was shipped overnight by Fed Ex. Picked up in Memphis, delivery tomorrow by 3. I got the 64 gb Space Grey 8+.
Good luck everyone!! Hope the rest of you get your tracking numbers late tonight. 3 years ago I didn't get my tracking number til 2am Friday of launch day. Had my phone by 11am.
nearly everything fedex ships cross country goes through their Mephis hub. I've been there at night for the arrivals, sort and take offs, it's like a military operation every single night.
Last year mine sat in Ft Worth until 2am and still made it to me on time. Hang in there!
My shipping info says
Ontario, CA, United States 09/21/2017 9:36 A.M. Origin Scan
Ontario, CA, United States 09/20/2017 6:00 A.M. Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery. / The package will be forwarded to a UPS facility in the destination city.
United States 09/21/2017 11:18 P.M. (ET) Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Scheduled Delivery:
Monday, 09/25/2017 , By End of Day
But my Apple store app says delivery on the 22nd....
We'll see what happens over night
Ontario, CA, United States 09/21/2017 9:36 A.M. Origin Scan
Ontario, CA, United States 09/20/2017 6:00 A.M. Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery. / The package will be forwarded to a UPS facility in the destination city.
United States 09/21/2017 11:18 P.M. (ET) Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Scheduled Delivery:
Monday, 09/25/2017 , By End of Day
But my Apple store app says delivery on the 22nd....
We'll see what happens over night
Waiting til Monday when thousands will unbox today is a real kik in the groin. But you'll survive.
