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Carrier iPhone 11, Pro, Pro Max (2019) Apple Store US Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread
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My take on the whole workflow for a typical order is that once you place the order, tasks like credit card holds are put into place, the phones are then assigned to your order where the serial number and other properties are recorded. These logistical tasks are considered "Processing".Even though I am not worried or concerned because I know it won't change when I get my phone next Friday, I am always curious on the process of when and how everyones orders change to preparing, etc. Obviously not order of when they received the order as my order went in exactly at 8:00 am EDT.
Once all of that is completed, then the shipping strategies are formed...grouping similar destinations, creating shipping labels (and, thus tracking numbers), physically inserting the products in shipping boxes and assigning to shipping pallets, etc. These are considered, "Preparing to Ship" status.
The pallets are picked up for their trip to the airport. They typically travel from China to World Port in Louisville or Nashville via FedEx. Once they arrive there, they are scanned by the transport company (UPS, FedEx, for example) and then your order status changes to "Shipped" and then you can explicitly track your package from there to your local distribution center where they are put on delivery trucks bound for your home (or other final destination).
Also, your product may arrive in the U.S. earlier in the week, but they will lay dormant until the night before your delivery date. At which time, it continues its journey to you.
There are many other steps I omitted (going through U.S. customs, a layover in Anchorage, Alaska [gotta refuel the airplane]), but those listed are the gist of it, in my experience.
I ordered 4. The only one that went to preparing was the one where I have a trade in (NOT previous IUP). So I'm wondering if it has something to do with that. I really don't expect much change until Wednesday.
I preordered 8:01 am IUP iPhone 11 pro max 256 GB midnight green at&t sept 20 delivery date.
Are the phone coming from China are they in the states like in apple facility in Carlisle pa ?
Why is the Apple Watch series 5 44 mm Nike edition schedule delivery for October 4 that I ordered why so long ?
Are the phone coming from China are they in the states like in apple facility in Carlisle pa ?
Why is the Apple Watch series 5 44 mm Nike edition schedule delivery for October 4 that I ordered why so long ?
6:02 MST preorder. 512 unlocked sim free midnight green iPhone 11 Pro Max just moved to preparing to ship
So fast maybe yours coming from China ?Mine switched to preparing to ship
I remember last year, while waiting on our products to ship, that Typhoon Mangkhut was approaching China and we were concerned that it could delay flights out of that area—thus, delaying our new toys.
However, today, after doing a bit of research, it looks like the western Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea are clear of any such tropical disturbances (as of this writing).
Here was last year's typhoon during "pre-order week"...
However, today, after doing a bit of research, it looks like the western Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea are clear of any such tropical disturbances (as of this writing).
Here was last year's typhoon during "pre-order week"...
I haven’t seen one that doesn’t. But it only takes about a day and with time change it’s not much time at all it almost gains time back
iPhone 6s Plus and 7 came from Harrisburg but after that the rest came from China.
My 11 Pro Max 256 through AT&T (ordered at 6:50am CST) shows in progress right now, with a September 19th delivery date, which I assume will be actually held for delivery on Friday.
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Pretty sure 6S and the 7 was also from China as that's where they manufacture the phone. It's likely they stocked up in time for pre-order that they just shipped yours from Harrisburg.
Nah I think all of us still in processing will be moved to prepare to ship sometime tonight
Based on some earlier posts, I think I can ask this here.
Last year I preordered my XS Max through Apple online store. My carrier is AT&T. Only upgrade path offered was AT&T Next.
Now, do I <have> to upgrade through AT&T directly or can I do it again through Apple store. Would much rather do Apple after first of new year.
Last year I preordered my XS Max through Apple online store. My carrier is AT&T. Only upgrade path offered was AT&T Next.
Now, do I <have> to upgrade through AT&T directly or can I do it again through Apple store. Would much rather do Apple after first of new year.
Nope and depends on the credit card and bank I think.
no worries until about Wednesday, but even then, I’ve seen Apple launch day items arrive on time. It’s possible you wouldn’t see an update until the night before and then suddenly UPS starts populating tracking info.
Some shipments don't even move like two days before launch. if your dates says delivers by the 20th, don't sweat it