Thx it’s from an actual store. Was planning on returning it when picking the Max up. Guess that is now delivering only with being under lockdown on launch
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Other UK iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max (2020) Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Thx it’s from an actual store. Was planning on returning it when picking the Max up. Guess that is now delivering only with being under lockdown on launch
They’re excellent, and come with a frame which helps you to position them precisely. This video shows how easy they are to install:
I can’t see any.
I know several others on here have used them. Perhaps they can confirm this?
Yeah could be.. Boris probably has an IUP reservation planned too
I know you had mentioned the faff of not doing IUP but it’s not really that big a task.
You could just do the 24 month loan, pre approve and have the phone delivered. Apple Will also trade in your current phone and that involves sticking it into a box they provide. You can then just use that to pay off Barclays which is just one phone call. All done without leaving your house
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How easy is it? Does a courier come and pick it up? I would want proof of postage if I had to send it in myself. Will Post Offices be considered essential retail during this next lockdown including ones hosted inside WH Smiths shops? Even with Freepost labels I always hand in returns at a counter so that I can get a proof of postage receipt and if my local WH Smiths hosted branch isn’t open I have quite a hike to the nearest stand-alone Post Office. Not a big issue, it would get me my exercise for the day, but I am curious about just how easy Apple makes mail order returns in the U.K.
Apple use UPS for returns so you can have them collect from your home or drop it off at a UPS drop off location
The last time I returned something to Apple was earlier this year. It was a new MacBook Pro with a faulty TouchBar.
It was collected by UPS. Very straightforward and simple. No problems at all.
Post offices remained open during the first lockdown - including ones in WH Smith so I can't see why it'd be different this time.
I've used a number of ESR tempered glass protectors on different devices and never experienced any shadowing through the front camera. Always crystal clear so a non issue.
Mine arrived on Thursday for my Pro Max, hopefully the fit will be perfect like the 12 Pro.
Hopefully not but they could do for Europe - France, Italy and Germany are all in the same lockdown II until December. That’s a massive demographic.
Like you say, let’s hope Apple reserve stock.
I’m pretty certain once you activate the new one, the old one stops working.
But to be in the safe side, I’d activate the new one before erasing old phone, that way you’ll know for sure
Edit: see post 10890 above with the helpful screenshot.
Thanks. I actually already ordered those and have them ready. I usually get a kiosk in the shopping centre put the scre protector on for me as I’ve tried before with no success. These new ones do come with the installation frame so I might give it a go.
Thanks. Yes I have them already. I may well give it a try. I can always get it replaced later when I places are open again as you do get three
To me the IUP seems a little pointless now
Take iPhone payments and add AppleCare, you get lower monthly payments than IUP
If after 12 months you want to upgrade, sell phone and make a little wonga and start again after paying the loan off
Suppose IUP is just simple to upgrade but your loosing out on at least minimal £100 in your pocket if you give the phone back to Apple
Take iPhone payments and add AppleCare, you get lower monthly payments than IUP
If after 12 months you want to upgrade, sell phone and make a little wonga and start again after paying the loan off
Suppose IUP is just simple to upgrade but your loosing out on at least minimal £100 in your pocket if you give the phone back to Apple
IUP is obviously the most straightforward solution for many people but, as you correctly point out, the convenience of it comes at a cost.
For installing an ESR protector, it's straightforward. I always install immediately after I open the iPhone box. So I don't actually take the plastic sheath (cardboard this year) off the front of the iPhone until I'm ready to go with the screen protector. That helps avoid any dust or lint from handling for a bubble-free, clean fitting. Plus the installation frame assists with alignment making the process stress-free.
The Belkin machines in the Apple stores do a great job of installing but you do pay for that convenience - you can get the same results at home without the extra cost. Also ESR offers better screen coverage than Belkin.
Was there a promo on amazon this week for the ESR? Still on?