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Other UK iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max (2020) Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Not really an issue, if it ships with 14.1 and you have already updated just skip all the setup on the 12 and update the software then erase. starts like new.
Depends if you plan on starting fresh or restoring from a backup?
If starting fresh you can update to 14.2.
If restoring from backup then I'd leave on 14.1 as you can restore from a 14.1 backup in 14.2 but not the other way around
My spigen navy case will be here earlier than expected got an email for arrival on the 10th 
Part of the setup process will update the phone to the latest version then it will restore.
Thanks. I’m restoring from backup so I’ll leave it as it is!
Received my AppleCare certificate. Week 44 for me (128GB Mini) proper fresh out the oven.
ESR clear case with screen protectors came for Pro Max this morning
nice to see it comes with the extra protective edges for the camera
nice to see it comes with the extra protective edges for the camera
I’ve had this issue in the past, and I’m pretty sure if your iCloud backup is a more recent version of iOS than what’s on the phone, it will allow you to update before restoring the backup as part of the setup process
John Lewis did similar when they reduced the Silicone ones. Cant remember the colour which was missing.
Got EE Loyalty Discount £5.00 applied to my second line plus 20% Perk discount bringing my monthly down from £77 to £56.60 on essential plan 100GB data.
Phone is the only thing missing now
Phone is the only thing missing now
Ah ok. It might have changed since I last did a restore from backup. I normally set up fresh and then sync iCloud for calendars, contacts etc
For anybody that's bought the California Poppy leather cases, just be aware that the lighter coloured Apple leather cases tend not to age gracefully with use.
I owned the Sunflower yellow leather case from the iPhone 7 era and after only a few weeks, it just looked grubby. The corners went first, then the back where my fingers tended to rest. It also picked up dye from my jeans, so the edges eventually turned green (yellow plus blue...).
The Product Red leather cases also eventually turn black.
Saddle Brown can age gracefully with some care and attention - see the Patina Proud thread in the iPhone Accessories section of the forum.
I owned the Sunflower yellow leather case from the iPhone 7 era and after only a few weeks, it just looked grubby. The corners went first, then the back where my fingers tended to rest. It also picked up dye from my jeans, so the edges eventually turned green (yellow plus blue...).
The Product Red leather cases also eventually turn black.
Saddle Brown can age gracefully with some care and attention - see the Patina Proud thread in the iPhone Accessories section of the forum.
Amazon doing returns till 31st Jan. If it doesnt hold that well after few weeks it will be going back
No wonder things are getting more expensive, how can a business survive, if buyers expect to return goods after wear and tear, ? That item one exchanges these days is more or likely to be refurbished without the buyer knowing !Amazon doing returns till 31st Jan. If it doesnt hold that well after few weeks it will be going back
My 12 Pro Max in Pacific Blue is coming Friday. Already have this case
Caseology Parallax Case Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7") - Midnight Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BB634BN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_bg-PFbJC36V68?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
and screen protectors but have bought the Apple silicone case in deep navy to go with it. always prefer their cases even though they rubber peels off the corners. I usually wait until 11 months and if it is I take it instore and complain and they usually give me a new one.
I recall from previous iPhones it was always thought best to start it as a fresh new phone rather than restore. Is that still the case or has the restore been improved. Coming from a XS Max.
Caseology Parallax Case Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7") - Midnight Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BB634BN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_bg-PFbJC36V68?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
and screen protectors but have bought the Apple silicone case in deep navy to go with it. always prefer their cases even though they rubber peels off the corners. I usually wait until 11 months and if it is I take it instore and complain and they usually give me a new one.
I recall from previous iPhones it was always thought best to start it as a fresh new phone rather than restore. Is that still the case or has the restore been improved. Coming from a XS Max.
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I think that Amazon are quite tough if you read their returns policy. They state that goods must be unused and as new.No wonder things are getting more expensive, how can a business survive, if buyers expect to return goods after wear and tear, ? That item one exchanges these days is more or likely to be refurbished without the buyer knowing !
Im going use Baltic Blue first and if peeps start complaining on the forum i will most probably return it without using it. Plus i rotate my cases on weekly basis so i think it will not wear that fast if i keep it which is my intention with all three leather and two silicone cases lol.
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How will two of the wealthiest companies in the world survive if people return things that don’t live up to standard 😱No wonder things are getting more expensive, how can a business survive, if buyers expect to return goods after wear and tear, ? That item one exchanges these days is more or likely to be refurbished without the buyer knowing !
I dont know about others but rest assured mine will go back unused plus i bought all three colors with the intention of keeping them as i always rotate cases on weekly basisNo wonder things are getting more expensive, how can a business survive, if buyers expect to return goods after wear and tear, ? That item one exchanges these days is more or likely to be refurbished without the buyer knowing !
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Just found this thread. There's some great pics and reviews on there
See what you are saying, but some people just return them for the sake of it. Some people on this forum bought the 12 just to play with for a fortnight until the Max came out and then returned the 12. Ridiculous!
Returning a product that is genuinely not fit for intended use or "up to standard" is and should always be perfectly acceptable. However ordering several colours to see which is preferred or buying a product planning for its return up front I don't agree with. I am not accusing you of this, BTW. I often see people here who buy multiple iPhones to check out the colours. And some people buy a model of phone knowing it's going back but can't wait for the model or colour they want to be in stock or available for purchase/delivery. At a minimum this can cause product shortages for people who genuinely want to buy the item with the intention of keeping it. But my main issue is the point that these are very profitable companies. Quite right. And in order to maintain that profit they need to factor in the cost to them of product returns. So ordering things with an intention to return them just means the cost of the product is increased for everyone.
I know I will likely get flamed for this...