How to Pre-Order the iPhone X as Quickly as Possible With Apple Store App

[eagleglen]

All the information and tips here are great, but honestly, the most unnerving part of the pre-order process is getting logged onto the Apple Store app/website. My experience, after ordering an iPhone every year since the 3GS, has been that at 12:01AM, the site is still down! You then force quit the app, or refresh the web page, franticly hoping to get on. Seconds will pass and then minutes. Some years it has taken me almost 8 minutes before gaining access. Then once your order is placed, you come back to the MacRumors site to view the Pre-Order threads, only to see people with email conformations 1 or 2 minutes after midnight. A few might even claim to have placed their order several minutes before midnight via a carrier website. However, all that will really matter to any-tried-and-true Apple fan is getting it on launch day. It's still definitely a stressful few minutes, fraught with second guessing. Good luck everyone.

 

[phillavelle]

All the information and tips here are great, but honestly, the most unnerving part of the pre-order process is getting logged onto the Apple Store app/website. My experience, after ordering an iPhone every year since the 3GS, has been that at 12:01AM, the site is still down! You then force quit the app, or refresh the web page, franticly hoping to get on. Seconds will pass and then minutes. Some years it has taken me almost 8 minutes before gaining access. Then once your order is placed, you come back to the MacRumors site to view the Pre-Order threads, only to see people with email conformations 1 or 2 minutes after midnight. A few might even claim to have placed their order several minutes before midnight via a carrier website. However, all that will really matter to any-tried-and-true Apple fan is getting it on launch day. It's still definitely a stressful few minutes, fraught with second guessing. Good luck everyone.

This. One hundred percent, this!

There was a year I remember (it may have been last year) where it was eight minutes. I was scanning Twitter and everyone was having the same problem.

Really hope they have this sorted for tonight. They KNOW demand is going to be high, and there can't really be any excuse for them not being prepared. Take your worst case scenario, times it by ten. That's what they should do. As the most valuable company in the world (because of mugs like me!), they can afford it!

 

[hlevolve]

So I just did "Test" run with an iPhone 8 (AT&T Next upgrade) on the Apple Store app....Looks like once pre-orders go live you will have the extra step of choosing whether you want Next Every year or Next 30...The interesting thing was the app already had my ATT account info pre-filled (Last four of Social, phone number, ect) so it must have saved it from when I pre-ordered the 7 last year. Good luck everyone!!

I did the same thing, this is wayyyy too many steps on different pages. I feel like we won't be getting ours until like Jan or Feb... Why don't they decrease the page load #'s on the servers and just put nearly all of these options on 1 or 2 pages so you can quickly review/change and then just hit PAY and be done. My AT&T info is pre-filled but since I moved the zip code is wrong and won't let me continue until I change it which also means I have to re-type the SSN... this is going to take way too long.

 

[Jmanstk]

I did the same thing, this is wayyyy too many steps on different pages. I feel like we won't be getting ours until like Jan or Feb... Why don't they decrease the page load #'s on the servers and just put nearly all of these options on 1 or 2 pages so you can quickly review/change and then just hit PAY and be done. My AT&T info is pre-filled but since I moved the zip code is wrong and won't let me continue until I change it which also means I have to re-type the SSN... this is going to take way too long.

You need to chill man lol...Be a little optimistic. It really does not take all that long, I went through the whole process with the test run in less than a minute....Just be zen and what ever happens, happens...You have zero control over it

 

[brfilora]

I was curious if the website is different. If have to go through Verizon that will suck

Why would that suck? There are users on here talking about how the VZW app has been the easiest and quickest way for them to order in the past. Have you experienced otherwise?

 

[trusso]

'We wants it. We needs it. Must have the precious."

Hilarious how many in this thread are facetiously giving misinformation about pre-orders. As if it ******* mattered. It must be comforting to be able to buy happiness, but personally, I've never found that to work.

Have fun, you guys!

 

[I’mpaced]

Why would that suck? There are users on here talking about how the VZW app has been the easiest and quickest way for them to order in the past. Have you experienced otherwise?

Sorry. I meant having to call in. I didn’t even think about the app but I’m set for that now

 

[RightMACatU]

Change the concept of "pre-ordering" to "teenagers" and you have yourself a good guide on how to become a useful and efficient teenager

 

[randymac09]

Do you know what page the banner is on? Account, shop, or discover?

Not sure if anyone's responded to you yet, but it's right at the top of the page when you open the app. Take a second to appear.

 

[itsmilo]

Hmmmm doesnt seem like i can buy it through the app if i want to use the finance option. Almost just bought an iPhone 8 by mistake while testing lol

 

[TimeSquareDesi]

How long is the process to sign up for the Apple upgrade program? My plan is to wake up at night and order this phone as an upgrade to my deteriorating iPhone 6+....
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You need to chill man lol...Be a little optimistic. It really does not take all that long, I went through the whole process with the test run in less than a minute....Just be zen and what ever happens, happens...You have zero control over it

Be zen. Best advice I've seen on MR. I wish you all the best of luck tonight, my friends.

 

[javigarrido]

How long is the process to sign up for the Apple upgrade program? My plan is to wake up at night and order this phone as an upgrade to my deteriorating iPhone 6+....

Same here. I've been in AT&T forever, but tonight I'm planning in ordering the iphone x, enrolling for the first time into the apple upgrade program and switch to T-Mobile as soon as I get the iphone.

In the T-Mobile website, everything is focus on a T-Mobile customer upgrade, not a new one. So I'm trying to find the fastest way to switch carriers. I wish the Apple Store App allowed us to get a T-Mobile simcard having currently a different carrier.

 

[TimeSquareDesi]

Same here. I've been in AT&T forever, but tonight I'm planning in ordering the iphone x, enrolling for the first time into the apple upgrade program and switch to T-Mobile as soon as I get the iphone.

In the T-Mobile website, everything is focus on a T-Mobile customer upgrade, not a new one. So I'm trying to find the fastest way to switch carriers. I wish the Apple Store App allowed us to get a T-Mobile simcard having currently a different carrier.

Good luck to you my friend. I just hope the process takes a few seconds if I rush through it. My hope that their entire backend is ready for the onslaught of traffic tonight so I/we/all of us are not delayed!!

 

[Gooberton]

Same here. I've been in AT&T forever, but tonight I'm planning in ordering the iphone x, enrolling for the first time into the apple upgrade program and switch to T-Mobile as soon as I get the iphone.

In the T-Mobile website, everything is focus on a T-Mobile customer upgrade, not a new one. So I'm trying to find the fastest way to switch carriers. I wish the Apple Store App allowed us to get a T-Mobile simcard having currently a different carrier.

I think you can

 

[DotCom2]

Is it really necessary to force close the app in order to refresh it? Wouldn't it suffice to just swipe back and try again?

I was wondering this as well. Last year I had to keep closing the app repeatedly.

 

[Yesterday]

Pretty sure I'm not going to be able to buy a AT&T iPhone X through Apple...
I'll have to try my luck with the t-mobile sim version.

 

[AppleBerry]

T-Mobile

If you pay full price it comes unlocked with T-Mobile sim. I confirmed it on app and their website.

 

[kadify]

Does anyone know how this will work when ordering multiple phones? TBH I'm trying to pay off a few of my student loans from last semester and know that during the frenzy of iPhone releases you can sometimes sell for over value. I know there is a 2 per person limit via apple, but since you need to enter a phone number for each phone does that mean you need to have a separate phone line for each phone you plan on upgrading?

Like I have my phone number and also an iPad, can I use both phone numbers as upgrade numbers or can I just enter my phone number for each phone I plan on preordering?

 

[CrAkD]

Tonight.....

 

[Yesterday]

Same here. I've been in AT&T forever, but tonight I'm planning in ordering the iphone x, enrolling for the first time into the apple upgrade program and switch to T-Mobile as soon as I get the iphone.

In the T-Mobile website, everything is focus on a T-Mobile customer upgrade, not a new one. So I'm trying to find the fastest way to switch carriers. I wish the Apple Store App allowed us to get a T-Mobile simcard having currently a different carrier.

Yeah, like the other poster said, you should be able to. This is what I'm doing.
BEWARE - the iPhone X will most likely NOT support T-Mobile's new 600 mhz frequency, so you'll lose that extended lte range benefit.

 

[phillavelle]

The app's gone down now. Although website still up

 

[jokerz126]

I was going to sign up for the Apple upgrade program for the first time today in the store, and since I am with T-mobile the guy said forget it since they won’t let T-mobile customers sign up for the upgrade program until November 3 in store. So, he said the best thing for me would be to pay full price on a pre-order tonight and then once I get the phone bring it in and switch it to the upgrade program by doing a return and rebuy or something like that. Does that sound right?

Also. Do you think it’s possible to order the Verizon phone and then use on T-Mobile? Guy in the store was trying to say it comes pre activated for Verizon so that wouldn’t work. True?

 

[GadgetBen]

Nope, I have absolutely no idea what you are going on about.

Neither do I. Douchenozzle much?

 

[jokerz126]

hope you're not a Tmobile customer cause if you aren't already signed up for the Apple Upgrade Program, it seems you have to wait until they have stock in the Apple store and do it in-store...total joke...guy in the Apple Store says it's due to Tmobile's crap, and not theirs....don't know what to believe..

How long is the process to sign up for the Apple upgrade program? My plan is to wake up at night and order this phone as an upgrade to my deteriorating iPhone 6+....
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Be zen. Best advice I've seen on MR. I wish you all the best of luck tonight, my friends.

 

[kadify]

Got 9 preorders and all should be delivered by the 3rd ^_^ Gotta love AT&T's business direct line.