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I have another question for you guys. For those of you who are basically just upgrading your old iPhone for a new one, what have you done with regards to transferring your stuff?

Let me rephrase...

Do you set your new iPhone with your existing account right away, or do you install as a new device and then restore your iCloud backup?

I've always done the former, but I was wondering if it would be faster to just set it up as a new device and then restore from your iCloud backup. Hopefully this makes sense as to what I am asking you! Haha! :)

P.S. What was the current iOS when you guys received your 7/7 Plus? Because Apple had that update (i.e., 10.0.2) after launch day...
I didn't have mine on cloud just computer. I wasn't backed up recently either.
1 I synced my purchases.
2 I backed up in iTunes.
3 I activated my new phone
4 Next I downloaded my back up.
5 I did the update.
Usually I just let them transfer at store for me but he said machine won't transfer Notes or health info. I usually don't have any notes but had a lot this time. I have a 5s and am not trading it in until I know there is no hissing or other problems so I have something to fall back to.

So you all may want to make sure your iTunes is up to date and working and go ahead and back up before you get your new phone :)
And for all of still waiting I hope you get them really soon!
[doublepost=1475568786][/doublepost]Wow! I'm a member now. I feel privileged :):cool:
 
I didn't have mine on cloud just computer. I wasn't backed up recently either.
1 I synced my purchases.
2 I backed up in iTunes.
3 I activated my new phone
4 Next I downloaded my back up.
5 I did the update.
Usually I just let them transfer at store for me but he said machine won't transfer Notes or health info. I usually don't have any notes but had a lot this time. I have a 5s and am not trading it in until I know there is no hissing or other problems so I have something to fall back to.

So you all may want to make sure your iTunes is up to date and working and go ahead and back up before you get your new phone :)
And for all of still waiting I hope you get them really soon!
[doublepost=1475568786][/doublepost]Wow! I'm a member now. I feel privileged :):cool:

One of us... One of us... :)

Oh wait. Now I just changed from "member" to "macrumors 6502." Haha!
 
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Struggled with what I wanted to do and eventually just ordered a JB 7+ 128GB on 9/11. Still in progress but I see there's people that preordered a couple of days before that and they are still waiting.

I wish there was a way during these preorder rushes to specify more than one device. To say "I'd prefer a 7+ JB 128GB but if you get a 256GB model in first I would take that one or if you get a 128GB MB or 128GB Silver I would also be willing to take that."

It could be optional but the only hope i have to get a phone earlier is to keep checking the Apple Store and see if they get it in stock and cancel my AT&T order but the only thing I've been able to catch in Charlotte has been Rose Gold.
 
I didn't have mine on cloud just computer. I wasn't backed up recently either.
1 I synced my purchases.
2 I backed up in iTunes.
3 I activated my new phone
4 Next I downloaded my back up.
5 I did the update.
Usually I just let them transfer at store for me but he said machine won't transfer Notes or health info. I usually don't have any notes but had a lot this time. I have a 5s and am not trading it in until I know there is no hissing or other problems so I have something to fall back to.

So you all may want to make sure your iTunes is up to date and working and go ahead and back up before you get your new phone :)
And for all of still waiting I hope you get them really soon!
[doublepost=1475568786][/doublepost]Wow! I'm a member now. I feel privileged :):cool:

I didn't have any backups of either of my phones that bit the dirt starting out with a clean sheet first time since 3GS... this will be interesting.
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One of us... One of us... :)

Oh wait. Now I just changed from "member" to "macrumors 6502." Haha!
I switched to I realized I was close right before my phone shipped but with all the commotion yesterday it just slipped by:rolleyes:

Pictures of the new guy cased up and screen protected
 

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I didn't have any backups of either of my phones that bit the dirt starting out with a clean sheet first time since 3GS... this will be interesting.
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I switched to I realized I was close right before my phone shipped but with all the commotion yesterday it just slipped by:rolleyes:

Pictures of the new guy cased up and screen protected

Oh yay!! So happy you finally got your hands on it!
 
I didn't have any backups of either of my phones that bit the dirt starting out with a clean sheet first time since 3GS... this will be interesting.
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I switched to I realized I was close right before my phone shipped but with all the commotion yesterday it just slipped by:rolleyes:

Pictures of the new guy cased up and screen protected
Who makes that case and does it offer protection?
 
Oh yay!! So happy you finally got your hands on it!
Thanks me to! I knew I was gonna be in for a bumpy ride when I saw USPS delivering but at least they just put the keys in the wrong box and didnt hand it to a complete stranger. I think if they would of updated it online that my package was in the parcel box and not that they left it with an individual... I would of been so much saner yesterday.
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Who makes that case and does it offer protection?
It's made by Redbubble and it's a silicon and plastic case... Im hoping it gives protection... I got tired of the otterbox commuter wanted something that looked interesting instead of all black.
 
Ok so I guess the Chinese holiday doesnt apply to Foxconn. Theres 2 planes that came out of China so far this morning. Typically theres 6 to 8. I bet they are still building iPhones because if they were to stop that would be bad, really bad. Unless they go so much in stock that its just a matter of not enough capacity to get them over in one day
 
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I didn't have any backups of either of my phones that bit the dirt starting out with a clean sheet first time since 3GS... this will be interesting.
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I switched to I realized I was close right before my phone shipped but with all the commotion yesterday it just slipped by:rolleyes:

Pictures of the new guy cased up and screen protected

Nice case...looks slim. What kind is it?

I ordered my first plus so I'm going with minimal bulk for my case.
 
For a regular 7? Do you happen to live near an Apple store? A lot of them have that particular configuration in stock. You might be better off checking there.
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Well I'm certainly hoping that I see something new soon. It has been 8 hours since I got notified that it shipped.

Otherwise Wednesday seems to be the likely time that I end up getting my phone delivered. Still hoping for today, but I should know better than to get my hopes up.

EDIT: Nevermind! Their system just updated as soon as I hit "Post Reply" to you. :)

Just reached stage 4 of the waiting game:

Waiting to see how long it will take FedEx to update their system to provide me with specific delivery updates, rather than just saying "In transit" and "Pending." Haha!
see the thng is im doing the whole trade in process, so thats not an option lol.
 
Ok so I guess the Chinese holiday doesnt apply to Foxconn. Theres 2 planes that came out of China so far this morning. Typically theres 6 to 8. I bet they are still building iPhones because if they were to stop that would be bad, really bad. Unless they go so much in stock that its just a matter of not enough capacity to get them over in one day
Well just checked and now there is 7 planes coming out of China!
 
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I hit backorder overnight!! I ordered a JB 128 7+ on 9/9 around 10 am in store and my shipping estimates were 10/28-11/4 so my unicorn is almost on its way.
Hopefully this means mine will come soon! JB 7+ ordered via ATT website 9/9 @7:32a
[doublepost=1475590744][/doublepost]Still in progress this morning. Starting to get frustrated. My 6 is getting worse and worse by the day. #firstworldprobs
 
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Hopefully this means mine will come soon! JB 7+ ordered via ATT website 9/9 @7:32a
[doublepost=1475590744][/doublepost]Still in progress this morning. Starting to get frustrated. My 6 is getting worse and worse by the day. #firstworldprobs
Hang in there. I'm staying on til you get the phone.
[doublepost=1475592074][/doublepost]My card has been charged for the phone I know some of you said that yours hasn't yet even though you just got the phone.
 
Mine finally got here last night. Been really busy though so didn't get to get back on here.

For those getting JB that ordered the Spigen clear back case, it looks horrible on the JB due to the phone's finish. The best I can describe it as is looking like when you put a screen protector on that has giant bubbles all over the place. I wanted something clear after all the wait getting the JB but I may have to go with the other one I was looking at that looked more interesting than something that shows off the color.

Also, I can hear some faint noises around the apple logo at times but they are not very loud.
 
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Hang in there. I'm staying on til you get the phone.
[doublepost=1475592074][/doublepost]My card has been charged for the phone I know some of you said that yours hasn't yet even though you just got the phone.
Thanks! Do you have yours now?
 
Anyone update their old/current phone to 10.0.2 before their 7 arrived. If so did you have to set up your 7 as new then update software. Then erase all settings and then set up 7 as iCloud backup. Because I think that's what I need to do since I'm on 10.0.2 and new phone will just be on 10. Right???
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Thanks! Do you have yours now?
It is out for delivery today. I hope I don't have to sign for it by FedEx cause I'm at work. I'm stressing. Lol
 
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