Anyone know why there is a discrepancy between ATT and T-Mobile? If they're same phones then why one colour available for one but not other.
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IUP new phones are available for Sept 16
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OK. Ta. I just am not seeing any availability for pickup in any major cities I've checked. Oh well.
Are you guys who have had luck just been going to store.apple.com -> preorder -> pick carrier/color/size -> choose upgrade program -> enter serial + IMEI -> picking a store?
I've been spot checking stores all over the place since I saw this thread pop up and haven't seen a single 7+ (let alone black) available for IUP on any carrier.
I've been spot checking stores all over the place since I saw this thread pop up and haven't seen a single 7+ (let alone black) available for IUP on any carrier.
I used the Apple Store app. Then scroll down to select The Apple Upgrade Program (NOT the Preorder you see at the top). At the top of the next screen in very small print is a message "If you're part of the Apple Upgrade Program you may be eligible for a new iPhone. Find out now." Touch the Find out now link and then enter the phone's serial number and last 4 of IMEI. It then launches a browser page with the state, store, phone specs and carrier choice.
I'm in Northern Virginia (22152), and this worked for me earlier today.
I'm in Northern Virginia (22152), and this worked for me earlier today.
Hmm... I'm already in the program, but already did set up a reservation last Friday (for silver). I don't know if that's causing any issue, but I don't know why it'd show me regular 7's all over. I tried it through the apple store app, too.
I suppose my best shot at a black one might be to show up early and ask if they have any available to switch it.
I had an Apple advisor call me and tell me there are phones are available. Was able to reserve 128GB Matte Black 7 Plus AT&T. Now I have a hard decision to make on Friday between 7and 7+
Thanks for the heads up! I was able to confirm a 128GB matte black 7+ for Friday. I'm still waiting to get a call back from the IUP specialist...going on 50+ hours.
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I'm on the phone with Apple now trying to get my reserved phone switched for the phone I actually want. Fingers crossed.
I was contacted by Apple relations because of the trouble I had with preorders. Spoke to her yesterday and she called me back today with the good news.
I tried calling in a few minutes ago as well and was told that I'd have to cancel my existing IUP reservation before trying to make a new one. I don't think that's true, but she said that she couldn't switch my original reservation :<
You can make multiple reservations. I still have the original iPhone 7 order along with my new iPhone 7 Plus order
I just got off the phone with Apple and they told me to go check the reservations and they had the exact phone I asked for at my closest store! 7+ matte black 128GB on launch day 
I just got off the phone with Apple and they told me to go check the reservations and they had the exact phone I asked for at my closest store! 7+ matte black 128GB on launch day
How do you 'go check the reservations'? How exactly did you secure one for friday?
Why not just wait a week? to spend at minimum a year with a color you didn't want?Still no black 7+
[doublepost=1473822154][/doublepost]So they are giving preference to those who use the iPhone upgrade program??? I bought mine outright FU apple
apparently you can only see the extra stock if you're an existing IUP member and don't currently have a reservation. So before canceling your reservation see if you can find someone who doesn't have one already check your store for you.
When you're in the program already you can select to make a reservation from the Apple Store app and so when I went through that link they had the exact phone I wanted