Carrier iPhone 11, Pro, Pro Max (2019) Apple Store US Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread

[AustinIllini]

I just hope the Apple stores on launch day are better with WiFi than they were last year. I was on a trip and got my XS at the Chicago store. The WiFi was so horrible (even though it didn’t look like there were that many people setting up new devices). I wish they’d let you restore from cellular If WiFi is bad/slow.

Which Chicago store?

I bought my first MacBook at the North & Clybourn one. I've been in the one outside Tribune tower once but I only go back to Chicago about once a year
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I'm a little nervous about my order going through because I had the issue others are having where Applecare gets dropped from the iPhone in IUP. We'll see what happens.



Thanks for sharing! Even though they're $$ compared to other cases I really like the Apple silicone ones.

Honestly, for me it's about getting the phone ordered. I can call Apple and get Apple Care worked out afterwards.

 

[phillytim]

I'm gonna skip pre-ordering my iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB tomorrow; I don't believe that I'd have a hard time finding it - we have a number of Apple Stores in the Philadelphia area.

I just don't think it will be much of a sell-out past the initial weekend (if at all) that i can't just walk into an Apple Store (or Best Buy) and buy one.

 

[MisterSavage]

Honestly, for me it's about getting the phone ordered. I can call Apple and get Apple Care worked out afterwards.

The problem was if Applecare is missing from the phone then you couldn't do the pre-approval for a trade-in because the system didn't think your current phone was in the IUP program (I guess because Applecare is included with all phones in the IUP).

 

[AustinIllini]

I'm just gonna skip pre-ordering my iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB tomorrow; I don't believe that I'd have a hard time finding it - we have a number of Apple Stores in the Philadelphia area, and I just don't think it will be much of a sell-out past the initial weekend.

Yeah, I have one right down the street. It's at 7AM for me so I'll be on iOS getting the order in.

 

[rjjacobson]

Yeah, I have one right down the street. It's at 7AM for me so I'll be on iOS getting the order in.

I like the 7AM CDT for me as well. Hated struggling to keep awake at 2AM CDT LOL.

 

[chasers]

Are those the apple cases I am assuming? I got my items from Amazon, wanted a belt (leather) holster like I have for my Xs but needed a Max size for my 11 Pro Max I have preapproved. I like clear cases so I can see the beauty of the iPhone back and found one there. I got the Spigen Liquid Crystal Case, but was interested also in the clear case from Apple for $39 curious about both.

yes those are the cases i ordered from Apple. i also ordered the clear case and so far it has shipped but not delivered yet.

 

[AustinIllini]

I like the 7AM CDT for me as well. Hated struggling to keep awake at 2AM CDT LOL.

I don't care what time it is as long as I can get one. I'm hoping my choice (256 GB, silver, non-Max) is one of the less popular ones

 

[phillytim]

I would only pre-order if I were going for a standard iPhone 11, those will be the hot ones, or an 11 Pro 64Gb (whether its Max or not).

 

[rjjacobson]

I don't care what time it is as long as I can get one. I'm hoping my choice (256 GB, silver, non-Max) is one of the less popular ones

I have been going space gray for last 3 upgrades never seems to be a problem. The new ones (like the green one for example) seem to be the ones generally with limited stock initially. Will be interesting however.
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yes those are the cases i ordered from Apple. i also ordered the clear case and so far it has shipped but not delivered yet.

Cool thanks. Sometime I get a case just to have one and later upgrade to a better or case I just like better when I find it. I wanted to have something but I might get an apple case as well it looks interesting to me

 

[chasers]

I'm a little nervous about my order going through because I had the issue others are having where Applecare gets dropped from the iPhone in IUP. We'll see what happens.



Thanks for sharing! Even though they're $$ compared to other cases I really like the Apple silicone ones.

never knew that certain ones are losing AppleCare under the IUP program. i just checked under my settings and it stated mine isn’t expiring until 9/2020. that’s so odd.

you’re welcome! figured some was curious as to how it looked in the hands rather on a website. i don’t buy many cases because i do upgrade every year and since Apple changed the design this year, i’m skeptical if they’ll keep this Pro Max next year.

 

[MisterSavage]

never knew that certain ones are losing AppleCare under the IUP program. i just checked under my settings and it stated mine isn’t expiring until 9/2020. that’s so odd.

I was lucky and saw a post from someone on here that had the problem. Otherwise I never would have noticed until I tried to do the pre-approval. I have an XS from last year and sure enough it under settings it said that my Applecare+ was about to expire. I had to get an agent high up in the Agreements dept to handle it.

 

[compwiz1202]

I was distracted when I typed this. I'm just not sure what's going to happen. On one hand, I think iPhone demand is way down. On the other hand, it's a much more accessible launch time.

I think everyone who gets on their phone at exactly 5AM PST should probably be fine, particularly if they're not looking for the green Max, but you know, change is weird.

Yea I hope the produce enough green unlike when rose gold first showed up.

Hoping that with the camera also being unique, all the vain people won't flock to green to show off they have the new iPhone.

 

[lisa4labz]

Those that have the Xs max and who are upgrading to the pro, can you tell me why? (Genuine question).

For the first time since 2008, this will be the first iPhone I skip.

I'm trying to justify it myself. I feel like if I get the regular 11 I'm not gaining anything but the Pro is so much more expensive then what I'd get for my Xs Max.

 

[MisterSavage]

I'm trying to justify it myself. I feel like if I get the regular 11 I'm not gaining anything but the Pro is so much more expensive then what I'd get for my Xs Max.

That's why I like the upgrade program so much. I have an XS and my monthly payment is going to be the same with my Pro.

 

[lisa4labz]

That's why I like the upgrade program so much. I have an XS and my monthly payment is going to be the same with my Pro.

Do you have to take a 2-year contract for the payment program or can you do a one year and just pay more?

 

[chasers]

Do you have to take a 2-year contract for the payment program or can you do a one year and just pay more?

as long you pay 12 payments on the phone you’re eligible for an upgrade with Apple’s IUP

 

[MisterSavage]

Do you have to take a 2-year contract for the payment program or can you do a one year and just pay more?

I don't think you can do a one year term. When you sign up it's for 24 payments. If you make the 24 payments you own the phone. If you make 12 payments you can upgrade for no extra cost (except for the first month). Another option is after 6 payments you can pay off the other 6 payments early to be able to upgrade.

 

[SeeTheLights]

So looking to preorder with Verizon like I did last year, but am I able to do that through Apple store app?

I have one more payment on my XS Max, but do I have to do it through Verizon app, or can I do that right through Apple app?

 

[JohnApples]

This is the first time since the 6/Plus that I’m evenly split on which iPhone to get... I can’t decide.

On one hand, I think I should get the Pro Max. I really don’t want to give up my OLED and telephoto lens. Plus that huge battery.

But on the other hand, the regular 11 also has the main features I care about, which is the performance boost, ultra wide camera, and night mode.

If I go with the Max, I’d need 256gb as well. Are those things really worth the $550 extra over the 11?

 

[AustinIllini]

So looking to preorder with Verizon like I did last year, but am I able to do that through Apple store app?

I have one more payment on my XS Max, but do I have to do it through Verizon app, or can I do that right through Apple app?

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You can get a Verizon iPhone financed through Apple. Just buy an unlocked model and you should be fine

 

[Spizike]

I know my pre order will be fine but I wouldn’t be able to sleep unless I woke up and placed and saw the delivery date as 9/20. I’m just like that.

Excited for tomorrow cause that’s when the excitement begins.

 

[clutchm3]

I have gone through upgrading through Verizons monthly payment plans just because easy to get through Verizon. Any pros/cons as to why I should switch to iUP? I mean...doing another credit check as well sounds annoying? Verizon offers the same exchanging of device within a year as well.

 

[AustinIllini]

I have gone through upgrading through Verizons monthly payment plans just because easy to get through Verizon. Any pros/cons as to why I should switch to iUP? I mean...doing another credit check as well sounds annoying? Verizon offers the same exchanging of device within a year as well.

If you're already in the Verizon train, I would probably stay there. I just like buying my device completely free of carrier influence. Having an unlocked device with no carrier holding a lien is a good feeling for me.

 

[rjjacobson]

View attachment 857663 looks exactly the same as the XS Max cases except for the square camera cut out.

My case and leather belt holder are here, I just dont like to use pockets so I am one of those old timers who like belt holders LOL

 

[SeeTheLights]

You can get a Verizon iPhone financed through Apple. Just buy an unlocked model and you should be fine

that would be for the full amount though at the time of purchase correct?