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Just got home and set up my new Sierra Blue 13 Max!! Got delivered today and WOW this phone is something else. Everything is so much faster now with the new 120Hz screen and probably also that new A15 chip.

This being my first Pro Max I gotta say I had no idea what I was missing out on but I’m glad I waited until now because this thing is incredible. I like using the swipe to text gestures and the new refresh rate makes everything lightening fast. Transitions are so smooth now you have to see it to believe it. I haven’t even gotten to the cameras yet but I’m sure they’re great as well.

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How is flash photography? Does the case defuse the light and mess with the iPhone's light meter?
 
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It’s wild how long these threads have been around. I used to obsessively read them after iPhone launches going back to like the 5 or 6 lol.

Just ordered a pair of PM 128gb gold/silver for me and the wife. Expected delivery is mid-November but I’m hoping that’s an over estimate now that most (if not all) of the September orders have been delivered 🤞
 
It’s wild how long these threads have been around. I used to obsessively read them after iPhone launches going back to like the 5 or 6 lol.

Just ordered a pair of PM 128gb gold/silver for me and the wife. Expected delivery is mid-November but I’m hoping that’s an over estimate now that most (if not all) of the September orders have been delivered 🤞
Wow on the long delivery time! Same with then new 7 Series watch. I guess some of that, for the watch, is the built-in "pre-order" time vs. the actual release. But, as you know the iPhone 13 has launched.

I'm sure you will find the wait well worth your time and effort!
 
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So question, just returned my 13 Pro Max back to Apple and saw that AT&T had pro models in stock. My 13 Pro will be coming tomorrow and grabbed it on installments and figured I’ll pay it off in about two payments.

Will the iPhone still be locked to AT&T once it’s paid off or would it be fully unlocked?
 
So question, just returned my 13 Pro Max back to Apple and saw that AT&T had pro models in stock. My 13 Pro will be coming tomorrow and grabbed it on installments and figured I’ll pay it off in about two payments.

Will the iPhone still be locked to AT&T once it’s paid off or would it be fully unlocked?
I believe you have to request it.
 
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So question, just returned my 13 Pro Max back to Apple and saw that AT&T had pro models in stock. My 13 Pro will be coming tomorrow and grabbed it on installments and figured I’ll pay it off in about two payments.

Will the iPhone still be locked to AT&T once it’s paid off or would it be fully unlocked?
There is the option to submit a request from the website.
 
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So question, just returned my 13 Pro Max back to Apple and saw that AT&T had pro models in stock. My 13 Pro will be coming tomorrow and grabbed it on installments and figured I’ll pay it off in about two payments.

Will the iPhone still be locked to AT&T once it’s paid off or would it be fully unlocked?
Just Google search ATT phone unlock. You'll find a link that takes you right to an appropriate page. Fill out a few boxes of info and you'll be set pretty quickly, usually in a day.
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If you do an AT&T trade-in on the new iPhone 13, are you required to purchase AT&T's mobile phone insurance for said iPhone?
 
Ordered Sierra Blue Pro Max 128GB on 9/26. Estimated ship date was 10/8-10/15, it just got pushed out to 10/18-10/19.
 
Yesterday AT&T was estimating the ship date as Oct. 29 for the 13 Pro / Graphite / 128 GB. Today it’s saying November 22 to 29, almost a full month later. Does this sound right or do the ETAs shift wildly? If I order and find one elsewhere, can the order be canceled? Thanks.
 
In case anyone's following my saga with my trade-ins, of the 3 that were received 10/1 per USPS (and 1 arrived Monday 10/4), 1 finally got 1 marked as Processed.

https://www.att.com/myorders/ We finished inspecting your device and we'll keep you posted on your credit amount. You may receive this credit as a bill credit, one-time credit, or gift card.

https://tradein.att.com/trade-in-status shows more detail, with promo code QS35MINTIV. AT&T claims I put in the wrong model. I thought the family member that had the SE had 64, but it was 128 per AT&T. I really hope I get the full potential $350 for it. It didn't have cracks, but had minor scratches on the body and screen due to no screen protector. The other 3 are in much better condition, crossing fingers they get processed before the first bill hits.

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Getting to the end of my saga. My first AT&T phone bill generated, and the trade-in processed. However, for my 2 relatively pristine iPhone 11s and 1 pristine 11 Pro Max, I'm only getting $22.36 for 36 months ($800).

I did notice their promo now says they are doing $800 instead of $1000. It's unclear if they decided the phones weren't pristine, or if it's applying the latest promo. It's kind of bull because I sent my phones as soon as I could. Hopefully they can fix it.
 
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Does an iPhone 13 purchased from AT&T include an eSIM code or does that need to be requested separately? I’m upgrading from an iPhone 7 which is using a physical SIM. Thanks.
 
Does an iPhone 13 purchased from AT&T include an eSIM code or does that need to be requested separately? I’m upgrading from an iPhone 7 which is using a physical SIM. Thanks.
You will need to request an eSIM.
It comes with a physical SIM.
 
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Getting to the end of my saga. My first AT&T phone bill generated, and the trade-in processed. However, for my 2 relatively pristine iPhone 11s and 1 pristine 11 Pro Max, I'm only getting $22.36 for 36 months ($800).

I did notice their promo now says they are doing $800 instead of $1000. It's unclear if they decided the phones weren't pristine, or if it's applying the latest promo. It's kind of bull because I sent my phones as soon as I could. Hopefully they can fix it.
@jhtrico1850 Yup, same for me. 45 mins on the call with customer care they decided to open a case. Hopefully, I get the correct credit after this B.S
 
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Getting to the end of my saga. My first AT&T phone bill generated, and the trade-in processed. However, for my 2 relatively pristine iPhone 11s and 1 pristine 11 Pro Max, I'm only getting $22.36 for 36 months ($800).

I did notice their promo now says they are doing $800 instead of $1000. It's unclear if they decided the phones weren't pristine, or if it's applying the latest promo. It's kind of bull because I sent my phones as soon as I could. Hopefully they can fix it.
I really hate that you don't find out until the bill is generated. It just makes me anxious with each passing day.
 
Order 3 13 PM Graphite/Gold/Silver 128 GB on 10/16 with ETA of 11/19-29, the graphite shipped over the weekend! Hoping the other 2 will come much sooner than the quoted dates
 
Ordered 13pro 1tb in silver on 09/24… expected ship dates of 10/22-10/29 and no movement yet! Anyone with same configuration and ship dates have any movement?
 
Ordered the 13 Pro / Graphite / 256 GB from AT&T on Thursday and it arrived today. Really only needed 128 GB but can’t wait a month.
 
Ordered my PM 512 gb graphite Friday at 236 pm ET with an expected shipping date of today or tomorrow. I got the "shipped" notification later that day, but still no movement yet on the tracking.

My wife's PM 512 gb gold was ordered at the same time with an expected ship date of October 28-Nov 4. No movement yet with hers.
 
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@jhtrico1850 Yup, same for me. 45 mins on the call with customer care they decided to open a case. Hopefully, I get the correct credit after this B.S
3 business days later, I’ve been checking the trade in status repeatedly, it now specified the promo applied as up to $1000, so hopefully all fine by the next bill.

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3 business days later, I’ve been checking the trade in status repeatedly, it now specified the promo applied as up to $1000, so hopefully all fine by the next bill.

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I’m still waiting on the trade-in kit from them. How long is it supposed to take? I ordered my 13PM on 10/2 and received it on 10/8 but still no kit and I’ve already called them about it.
 
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